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Tahlequah

County:
Cherokee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
12.766
State:
Oklahoma

Tahlequah is a city located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Tahlequah has a 2026 population of 17,747. It is also the county seat of Cherokee County. Tahlequah is currently growing at a rate of 1.22% annually and its population has increased by 7.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,463 in 2020.

The median household income in Tahlequah is $49,581 with a poverty rate of 18.42%. The median age in Tahlequah is 29.3 years: 27.4 years for males, and 33.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.1 males.

17.7K
Total Population
1,390
Density (mi²)
214 1.22%
Growth

Tahlequah Population

Tahlequah Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202617,7472141.22%
202517,5332141.24%
202417,3192631.54%
202317,056170.1%
202217,0392761.65%
202116,7633001.82%
202016,463270.16%
201916,8341390.83%
201816,695-17-0.1%
201716,712940.57%
201616,6181911.16%
201516,427880.54%
201416,3391681.04%
201316,171-32-0.2%
201216,2032401.5%
201115,9631921.22%
201015,771480.31%
200014,4584,06039.05%
199010,3986907.11%
19809,7084544.91%
19709,2543,41458.46%
19605,8401,09022.95%
19504,7501,72356.92%
19403,0271364.7%
19102,891-15,498-84.28%

Median Age

Overall: 29.3 years
Female: 33.5 years
Male: 27.4 years

Tahlequah Adults

There are 13,547 adults, (2,697 of whom are seniors) in Tahlequah.

Sex Ratio

Female: 9,001 (53.2%)
Male: 7,934 (46.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Tahlequah includes 46.35% White, 31.03% Native American, 3.46% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,84946.35%
Native American5,25531.03%
Two or more races2,69015.88%
Other race5863.46%
Black or African American4042.39%
Asian1510.89%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6563.87%
Other race5603.31%
Native American2751.62%
White1550.92%
Asian210.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,69445.43%
Native American4,98029.41%
Two or more races2,03412.01%
Black or African American4042.39%
Asian1300.77%
Other race260.15%

Tahlequah Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Tahlequah 's average per capita income is $41,981. Household income levels show a median of $49,581. The poverty rate stands at 18.42%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$91,029-
Families$68,921$93,054
Households$49,581$69,826
Non Families$31,552$42,015

$41,981

Average Income

$49,581

Median Household Income

18.42%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)