Blaine County, OK Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Blaine County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,003 | 4,037,604 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.6 | 57.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.78% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,393 | 1,542,524 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Blaine County declined by 31.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 8,603 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Blaine County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Blaine County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,006 | $63,953 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.28% | 4.12% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Blaine County is about 8% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Blaine County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $201,905 | $127,500 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $842 | $979 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.4% | 65.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Blaine County is about 20.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $842 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Blaine County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 130 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Blaine County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.6 | 19.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.3 | 37.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 130 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,039 | $4,900 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,108 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 456 | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (6.0 min), Woods County (8.6 min), Harper County (10.0 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.5 min), Lincoln County (30.4 min), Pawnee County (28.5 min).
The average commute time in Blaine County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Blaine County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Blaine County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Payne County (0.3), Cleveland County (0.3), Oklahoma County (0.3).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.2), Okfuskee County (0.2), Greer County (0.2).
Health
Blaine County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Blaine County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.8% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.2% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cleveland County (0.8), Canadian County (0.8), Woods County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.7), McIntosh County (0.7), Choctaw County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blaine County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Blaine County, Oklahoma?
The population of Blaine County, Oklahoma is 9,003, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Blaine County, Oklahoma?
The population density of Blaine County, Oklahoma is 9.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Blaine County, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Blaine County, Oklahoma is $59,006, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Blaine County, Oklahoma?
The median home price in Blaine County, Oklahoma is $201,905, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Blaine County, Oklahoma?
The unemployment rate in Blaine County, Oklahoma is 7.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.