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Mayes County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population is 38,369. Its county seat is Pryor, Oklahoma, also known as Pryor Creek, Oklahoma6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,770 km˛ (684 mi˛). 1,699 km˛ (656 mi˛) of it is land and 71 km˛ (27 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 4.00% water.
Adjacent counties - Craig County (north)
- Delaware County (east)
- Cherokee County (southeast)
- Wagoner County (south)
- Rogers County (west)
Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 38,369 people, 14,823 households, and 10,820 families residing in the county. The population density is 23/km˛ (58/mi˛). There are 17,423 housing units at an average density of 10/km˛ (27/mi˛). The racial makeup of the county is 72.14% White, 0.30% Black or African American, 19.10% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 7.55% from two or more races. 1.87% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 14,823 households out of which 32.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% are married couples living together, 9.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% are non-families. 23.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the county, the population is spread out with 26.60% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $31,125, and the median income for a family is $37,542. Males have a median income of $31,668 versus $20,573 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,350. 14.30% of the population and 11.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.90% of those under the age of 18 and 10.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns - Adair
- Ballou
- Cedar Crest
- Chouteau
- Disney
- Grand Lake Towne
| - Hoot Owl
- Iron Post
- Langley
- Locust Grove
- Mazie
- Murphy
| - Pensacola
- Pin Oak Acres
- Pryor Creek
- Pump Back
- Salina
- Sams Corner
| - Snake Creek
- Spavinaw
- Sportsmen Acres
- Sportsmen Acres Community
- Strang
- Wickliffe
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