McCurtain County Demographics

A map of McCurtain County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	18,160	18,159	58.8%	58.9%
Native American/Other	4,751	4,790	15.4%	15.5%
Multiracial	3,112	3,309	10.1%	10.7%
Black	2,371	2,538	7.7%	8.2%
Hispanic	2,148	1,894	7.0%	6.1%
Asian	321	124	1.0%	0.4%

McCurtain County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 30,863, a less than 1% change from the 30,814 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.8% White, 15.4% Native American/Other, 10.1% Multiracial, 7.7% Black, 7.0% Hispanic, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of McCurtain County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McCurtain is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In McCurtain County, that probability was 60.6% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McCurtain County is ranked the 31st most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. McCurtain County was ranked the 31st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

McCurtain County's White Population

18,160 residents of McCurtain County, or 58.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McCurtain County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. McCurtain County ranks 63rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, McCurtain County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of McCurtain County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 58.8%.

McCurtain County is more White than neighboring Sevier County (52.7% White). McCurtain County is less White than neighboring Red River County (72.8% White), Polk County (86.3% White), Pushmataha County (68.9% White), and Little River County (71.6% White).

McCurtain County's Black Population

2,371 residents of McCurtain County, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McCurtain County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. McCurtain County ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, McCurtain County's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of McCurtain County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

McCurtain County is more Black than neighboring Sevier County (4.8% Black), Polk County (0.1% Black), and Pushmataha County (1.3% Black). McCurtain County is less Black than neighboring Red River County (16.3% Black), and Little River County (19% Black).

McCurtain County's Asian Population

321 residents of McCurtain County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McCurtain County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. McCurtain County ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, McCurtain County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 158.9%. Asian residents' share of McCurtain County's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

McCurtain County is more Asian than neighboring Sevier County (0% Asian), Red River County (0.3% Asian), Polk County (0.1% Asian), Pushmataha County (0.4% Asian), and Little River County (0.4% Asian).

McCurtain County's Hispanic Population

2,148 residents of McCurtain County, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McCurtain County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. McCurtain County ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, McCurtain County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Hispanic residents' share of McCurtain County's population has increased from 6.1% to 7.0%.

McCurtain County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pushmataha County (4.3% Hispanic), and Little River County (4% Hispanic). McCurtain County is less Hispanic than neighboring Sevier County (35.5% Hispanic), and Red River County (7.5% Hispanic).

McCurtain County's Native American/Other Population

4,751 residents of McCurtain County, or 15.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McCurtain County is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. McCurtain County ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, McCurtain County's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of McCurtain County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.4%.

McCurtain County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sevier County (3.6% Native American/Other), Red River County (1.2% Native American/Other), Polk County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Little River County (0.7% Native American/Other). McCurtain County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pushmataha County (16.8% Native American/Other).

McCurtain County's Multiracial Population

3,112 residents of McCurtain County, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McCurtain County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. McCurtain County ranks 21st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, McCurtain County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Multiracial residents' share of McCurtain County's population has decreased from 10.7% to 10.1%.

McCurtain County is more Multiracial than neighboring Sevier County (3.4% Multiracial), Red River County (1.8% Multiracial), Polk County (5.4% Multiracial), Pushmataha County (8.2% Multiracial), and Little River County (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.