Wagoner 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 | Wagoner County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,619 | 4,037,604 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 148.2 | 57.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.46% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 30,564 | 1,542,524 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wagoner County grew by 25.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 84,335 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wagoner County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Wagoner County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,706 | $63,953 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.46% | 4.12% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wagoner County is about 23% higher than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Wagoner County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $230,916 | $127,500 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,050 | $979 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.0% | 65.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wagoner County is about 18.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,050 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wagoner County spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 211 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wagoner County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.3 | 19.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.6 | 37.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 211 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,533 | $4,900 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,444 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,624 | 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 Wagoner County is 25 minutes, longer 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
Wagoner County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wagoner County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 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
Wagoner County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Wagoner County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.1% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.8% | 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 Wagoner County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Wagoner County, Oklahoma?
The population of Wagoner County, Oklahoma is 87,619, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wagoner County, Oklahoma?
The population density of Wagoner County, Oklahoma is 148.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wagoner County, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Wagoner County, Oklahoma is $78,706, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wagoner County, Oklahoma?
The median home price in Wagoner County, Oklahoma is $230,916, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wagoner County, Oklahoma?
The unemployment rate in Wagoner County, Oklahoma is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.