Osage County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Osage County, Oklahoma, has a population of approximately 45,818. The racial makeup includes 62.2% White, 23.9% Native American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American, 0.5% Asian, and 6.0% two or more races. The median household income is around $51,000. Notably, the county covers 2,304 square miles, making it the largest county in Oklahoma by area.

As of 2023, Osage County, OK, has a median home value of approximately $140,000. The typical home price per square foot is around $95. Homeownership stands at about 70%, while rental properties account for 30%. Average monthly rent ranges from $750 to $1,000. Real estate has shown a stable annual appreciation rate of 4-5%. The housing market features a mix of family homes, ranch properties, and new developments.

For the 2022 elections in Osage County, OK, notable races included county, state, and federal positions. The county election also featured various local office races.

County Commissioner District 1:

• Randall Jones (R) - 2,080 votes
• Jesse Bohanon (D) - 1,744 votes

County Assessor:

• Ed Quinton, Jr. (R) ran unopposed

State Senate District 10:

• Bill Coleman (R) - 18,856 votes (includes multiple counties)

State House District 37:

• John B. Kane (R) - 12,324 votes

U.S. Senate (special election to fill unexpired term):

• Markwayne Mullin (R) - 877,750 votes statewide
• Kendra Horn (D) - 389,047 votes statewide

U.S. House District 3:

• Frank Lucas (R) - 190,107 votes statewide

These figures reflect both local and extended areas where applicable. Further details can be accessed via the Osage County Election Board or Oklahoma State Election Board websites.

Osage County, OK, shows varying levels of educational attainment:

• High School Graduates: Approximately 86.5% of residents have a high school diploma.
• Bachelor's Degree Holders: Around 15.5% have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

Comparatively, the national average for high school graduates stands at about 88.0%, and for bachelor's degree holders, it is approximately 33.1%.

In Oklahoma, the state averages are:

• High School Graduates: Around 88.3%.
• Bachelor's Degree Holders: Approximately 25.5%.

These figures suggest that Osage County lags slightly behind both state and national averages in terms of higher education attainment, particularly in the percentage of residents holding bachelor's degrees. High school graduation rates are closer to the national and state averages but still slightly lower.

As of the latest available data, Osage County, OK, has a labor force participation rate of approximately 60%, with an unemployment rate around 3.8%. The top industries include Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting (15.6%), Educational Services, Health Care, and Social Assistance (18.1%), and Retail Trade (10.5%).

In comparison, nationally, the labor force participation rate is around 61.7%, with an unemployment rate of approximately 4.2%. Oklahoma state averages show a labor force participation rate of roughly 60.1% and an unemployment rate of around 3.5%.

The proportions of employment in key sectors like Agriculture and Health Care are higher than both national and state averages, indicating a strong local dependence on these industries. The national average for Agriculture is about 1%, whereas the state sits at about 11% for Health Care. This highlights Osage County's unique economic structure focused on these dominant sectors.

As of the latest available data, the average household income in Osage County, OK, is approximately $58,000. This figure is below both the national average household income of about $70,000 and the state average of roughly $60,000.

Osage County’s income lags behind both the state and national averages, highlighting economic disparities within different regions. These figures indicate a potential area of focus for economic development efforts in Osage County to bridge this income gap.

As of the most recent data, Osage County, OK has a crime rate that reflects both property and violent crimes. The crime rate in Osage County is lower when compared to national averages, but still presents areas of concern.

Note: These figures are approximations based on the latest available data. The actual numbers can vary year by year.