Payne County's 2026 population is estimated at 84,959, reflecting a 0.45% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Payne County is the 8th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 77,420 and has grown 9.74% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 27.7 years
Female: 28.1 years
Male: 27.4 years
There are 67,678 adults, (10,913 of whom are seniors) in Payne County.
Female: 40,587 (48.9%)
Male: 42,385 (51.1%)
The racial composition of Payne County includes 75.4% White, 4.21% Asian, 4.12% Native American, 3.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62,563 | 75.4% |
| Two or more races | 9,088 | 10.95% |
| Asian | 3,491 | 4.21% |
| Native American | 3,417 | 4.12% |
| Black or African American | 3,034 | 3.66% |
| Other race | 1,325 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.07% |
Payne County 's average per capita income is $43,755. Household income levels show a median of $49,809. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,417 | $126,362 |
| Families | $78,253 | $105,594 |
| Households | $49,809 | $75,380 |
| Non Families | $30,054 | $41,051 |
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