Pawnee County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,549, reflecting a 1.34% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pawnee County is the 43rd largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 16,588 and has grown -0.24% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 40.9 years
There are 12,130 adults, (3,174 of whom are seniors) in Pawnee County.
Female: 7,807 (49.4%)
Male: 7,988 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Pawnee County includes 76.14% White, 9.13% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,026 | 76.14% |
| Two or more races | 1,845 | 11.68% |
| Native American | 1,442 | 9.13% |
| Other race | 210 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.38% |
Pawnee County 's average per capita income is $44,681. Household income levels show a median of $58,738. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,679 | - |
| Families | $72,409 | $86,778 |
| Households | $58,738 | $74,199 |
| Non Families | $30,782 | $42,145 |
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