Population 45,273 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in McClain County
Household size in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in McClain County holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast. McClain County has larger households than the great majority of Oklahoma counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in McClain County are younger than 39.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Oklahoma City area overall, where the median age is 37.2. The median age has crept up from 38.8 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in McClain County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Oklahoma counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only seven of 77.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in McClain County
Renters in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.7% of households in McClain County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the west. The renter share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in McClain County: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Oklahoma's 77 counties, only two have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in McClain County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the east. Only one other Oklahoma county has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $676 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $755 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $828 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,118 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$442 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in McClain County runs $1,118 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $442 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in McClain County
Bachelor's degrees in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in McClain County than nationally: 28.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in McClain County is the same as the national rate: 89.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in McClain County
| Period | McClain County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in McClain County than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. The Oklahoma City area as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
McClain County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McClain County | 2.77 | 39.5 | 8.1% | 20.7% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,118 | 28.4% | 89.3% | 4.3% |
| Cleveland County | 2.52 | 37.3 | 12.1% | 36.1% | 8.5% | 1990 | $1,308 | 38.0% | 92.7% | 5.0% |
| Grady County | 2.73 | 40.2 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 10.8% | 1985 | $977 | 23.2% | 90.9% | 5.4% |
| Caddo County | 2.83 | 37.6 | 13.4% | 27.3% | 18.2% | 1972 | $765 | 15.6% | 87.1% | 5.7% |
| Seminole County | 2.60 | 39.2 | 14.7% | 29.0% | 18.2% | 1974 | $798 | 16.0% | 86.4% | 6.3% |
| Hughes County | 2.87 | 39.9 | 10.9% | 25.9% | 31.0% | 1970 | $636 | 16.3% | 84.5% | 6.8% |
| Haskell County | 2.54 | 41.3 | 8.6% | 21.7% | 18.4% | 1983 | $783 | 16.2% | 84.8% | 6.4% |
| Le Flore County | 2.65 | 39.4 | 11.9% | 27.2% | 15.0% | 1984 | $812 | 15.4% | 85.5% | 5.2% |
| Logan County | 2.49 | 43.2 | 9.7% | 21.6% | 12.9% | 1981 | $717 | 16.4% | 88.5% | 5.0% |
| Armstrong County | 2.31 | 45.8 | 5.6% | 19.8% | 13.5% | 1966 | $1,019 | 26.9% | 94.5% | 1.2% |
| Yell County | 2.43 | 40.2 | 14.9% | 32.5% | 11.3% | 1984 | $740 | 14.7% | 82.8% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up McClain County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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