Stillwater is a city located in Payne County Oklahoma. Stillwater has a 2024 population of 49,903. It is also the county seat of Payne County. Stillwater is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 3.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 48,389 in 2020.
The average household income in Stillwater is $61,230 with a poverty rate of 31.53%. The median age in Stillwater is 23.4 years: 23.2 years for males, and 23.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stillwater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,800 | 75.65% |
| Two or more races | 4,416 | 9.08% |
| Asian | 2,989 | 6.14% |
| Black or African American | 2,278 | 4.68% |
| Native American | 1,637 | 3.37% |
| Other race | 483 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,951 | 2.12 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Non Family | 10,985 | 1.51 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Married | 5,692 | 2.92 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 1,566 | 2.89 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Male | 708 | 3.31 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
37.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 734 | 3.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,403 | 6.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,436 | 25.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,632 | 25.95% |
| High School Graduate | 3,948 | 18.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 337 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 4,212 | 19.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,549 | 15,815 | 8,279 |
| Asian | 1,486 | 1,444 | 1,336 |
| 2+ Races | 1,191 | 1,071 | 434 |
| Black | 1,139 | 1,122 | 576 |
| Hispanic | 852 | 747 | 308 |
| Native American | 594 | 542 | 238 |
| Other Race | 277 | 238 | 84 |
| Islander | 6 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 89.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,571 | $58,651 | $42,130 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,903 | $51,745 | $59,851 |
| High School Graduate | $28,712 | $36,149 | $26,106 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,982 | $33,571 | $13,594 |
| Overall | $41,267 | $43,764 | $36,943 |
| Some College | $34,469 | $38,611 | $28,576 |
$41,267
Average Earnings
$43,764
Average Male
$36,943
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.87% of Stillwater residents speak only English, while 11.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,766 | 8,859 | 29.76% |
| Multiple | 3,373 | 1,037 | 30.74% |
| Asian | 2,730 | 912 | 33.41% |
| Hispanic | 1,751 | 797 | 45.52% |
| Black | 1,704 | 749 | 43.96% |
| Native | 1,126 | 450 | 39.96% |
| Other | 409 | 98 | 23.96% |
| Islander | 40 | 30 | 75% |
31.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.22%
Male Poverty Rate
31.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stillwater is Islander, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stillwater is Other, with 23.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.21% |
| High School | 20.54% |
| Some College | 18.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 49.83% |
| Female Employed | 30.91% |
| Male Employed | 26.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,531 | $95,150 |
| Households | $39,998 | $61,230 |
| Married Families | $97,592 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,912 | $35,048 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,645
Number of Veterans
1,491
Male Veterans
154
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 593 |
| Second Gulf War | 541 |
| First Gulf War | 352 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 437 |
| 65 to 74 | 394 |
| 75+ | 337 |
| 18 to 34 | 269 |
| 55 to 64 | 208 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,481 | 4.65% |
| Black | 83 | 4.31% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 40 | 2.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.69%
Born in Stillwater
90.26%
Native Born
9.74%
Foreign Born
7.02%
Non Citizen
2.72%
Naturalized
90.26% of Stillwater residents were born in the United States, with 53.69% having been born in Oklahoma. 7.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 51,796 | 378 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 51,418 | 379 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 51,039 | 379 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 50,660 | 378 | 0.75% |
| 2025 | 50,282 | 379 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 49,903 | 378 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 49,525 | 430 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 49,095 | 387 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 48,708 | 319 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 48,389 | -1,834 | -3.65% |
| 2019 | 50,223 | -254 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 50,477 | 401 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 50,076 | 278 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 49,798 | 628 | 1.28% |
| 2015 | 49,170 | 689 | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 48,481 | 1,037 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 47,444 | 710 | 1.52% |
| 2012 | 46,734 | 466 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 46,268 | 507 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 45,761 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 39,065 | 2,389 | 6.51% |
| 1990 | 36,676 | -1,592 | -4.16% |
| 1980 | 38,268 | 7,142 | 22.95% |
| 1970 | 31,126 | 7,161 | 29.88% |
| 1960 | 23,965 | 3,727 | 18.42% |
| 1950 | 20,238 | 10,141 | 100.44% |
| 1940 | 10,097 | 3,081 | 43.91% |
| 1930 | 7,016 | 2,315 | 49.24% |
| 1920 | 4,701 | 1,257 | 36.5% |
| 1910 | 3,444 | -48,352 | -93.35% |