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Demographic Data Report for Oklahoma by County
Population: Age 65 and over
All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 57,633,628.
Rank within US : N/A

Oklahoma

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 657,746.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 45 of 52

Cimarron County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 27.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 604.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 271 of 3143

Delaware County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,601.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 398 of 3143

McIntosh County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 25.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,950.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 422 of 3143

Ellis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 23.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 856.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 728 of 3143

Grant County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 939.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 823 of 3143

Pushmataha County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,448.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 823 of 3143

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,556.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 864 of 3143

Roger Mills County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 751.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 887 of 3143

Latimer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 22.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,105.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 961 of 3143

Noble County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,360.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1056 of 3143

Harmon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 516.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

Osage County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,834.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3143

Major County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 21.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,623.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1144 of 3143

Choctaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,992.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1263 of 3143

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,126.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1263 of 3143

Stephens County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,042.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1291 of 3143

Coal County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,102.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1322 of 3143

Murray County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,840.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1322 of 3143

Alfalfa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,169.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1385 of 3143

Kiowa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,704.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1446 of 3143

Tillman County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,401.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1446 of 3143

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,803.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1446 of 3143

Haskell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,351.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Pawnee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,174.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Pittsburg County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,775.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1518 of 3143

Beaver County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,007.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1565 of 3143

Cotton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,096.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1565 of 3143

Harper County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 20.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 641.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1565 of 3143

Nowata County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,881.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1589 of 3143

Washita County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,132.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1655 of 3143

Blaine County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,684.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Dewey County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 853.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1686 of 3143

Kay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,448.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1743 of 3143

Lincoln County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,633.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1743 of 3143

Craig County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,721.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Mayes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 19.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,524.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1855 of 3143

Atoka County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,714.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Hughes County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,534.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1890 of 3143

Johnston County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,921.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1950 of 3143

Sequoyah County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,429.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1988 of 3143

Creek County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 13,489.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2021 of 3143

Okmulgee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,818.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2021 of 3143

Seminole County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.4 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,325.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2046 of 3143

Okfuskee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2104 of 3143

Garvin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,670.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2136 of 3143

Love County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,858.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2136 of 3143

Ottawa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 18.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,500.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2136 of 3143

Le Flore County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,798.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2188 of 3143

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,527.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

McCurtain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 5,509.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2221 of 3143

Logan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,087.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2284 of 3143

Woods County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 1,501.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2284 of 3143

Bryan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.3 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2330 of 3143

Kingfisher County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,649.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Muskogee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 11,446.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Rogers County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 17,000.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2358 of 3143

Carter County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 8,300.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Greer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 937.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Wagoner County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 14,797.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2381 of 3143

Grady County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 9,605.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2419 of 3143

Pontotoc County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 17.0 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 6,504.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2419 of 3143

Garfield County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,406.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Pottawatomie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 12,239.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Woodward County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 16.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,364.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2475 of 3143

Adair County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,090.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2652 of 3143

Caddo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,161.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2670 of 3143

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,854.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2687 of 3143

McClain County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 7,054.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2687 of 3143

Beckham County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 3,348.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2774 of 3143

Tulsa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.1 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 102,966.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2774 of 3143

Cleveland County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.9 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 44,737.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2799 of 3143

Custer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.6 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 4,114.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2843 of 3143

Oklahoma County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.5 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 116,513.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2857 of 3143

Comanche County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.8 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 16,812.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2924 of 3143

Canadian County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 23,080.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2935 of 3143

Payne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 10,913.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 2976 of 3143

Texas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
People (Age 65 And Over) : The number of people (age 65 and over) is 2,533.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 3047 of 3143

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/29/2026 10:02 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and the American Community Survey.

For more information about Population: Age 65 and over, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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