Stillwater, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Stillwater, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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F
Income Well below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Stillwater | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,510 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1369.8 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.13% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 23.8 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 16,285 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Stillwater grew by 11.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 41,510 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Stillwater is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 53.5% of residents. That is 30.9 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 22,210 53.5% +30.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,488 15.6% -5.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,043 9.7% -8.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,648 8.8% -8.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.9% of the people living in Stillwater and men 51.1%.
- Women 48.9% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 51.1% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Stillwater has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Stillwater | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,467 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.66% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Stillwater is about 37% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Stillwater | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $87,876 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $924 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 33.2% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Stillwater is about 7.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $924 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Stillwater spend about 24 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 99 hours, about 4.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Stillwater | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.9 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 23.8 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 99 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,070 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,492 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,693 | 941 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Stillwater is 12 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
Stillwater has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Stillwater | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.02 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Stillwater has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Stillwater | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.9% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stillwater, Oklahoma.
How big is Stillwater, Oklahoma by population?
About 41,510 people live in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 16,285 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 23.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 14 years.
Is Stillwater, Oklahoma urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Stillwater, Oklahoma has 1,370 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 16 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Stillwater, Oklahoma?
The median home costs 2.1 times the median household income ($87,876 against $41,467), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $924 a month takes about 27% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Stillwater, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Stillwater, Oklahoma is 6.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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