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Delaware County, OK
31 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Delaware County, Oklahoma.
Population
41,279
Land area
738sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Delaware County
Delaware County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $56,676 a year, 13% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,300 (12% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $913 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Grove (7,176), Jay (2,731) and Cleora (1,477).
Local data for Delaware County, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delaware County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,676
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$175,300
Prices +5.4% in a year
Median rent
$913/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,309), Irish Americans (4,180), Mexican Americans (1,499).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,193
9,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,500
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$330M
FY 2026, $8,171 per person
PPP loans
$57.4M
1,584 loans, 8,056 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$88.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Delaware County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delaware County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
628
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
85
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 23°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delaware County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Delaware County
Population shown
- Grove7,176
- Jay2,731
- Cleora1,477
- Copeland1,401
- West Siloam Springs1,286
- Kenwood1,284
- Colcord910
- Kansas748
- Flint Creek627
- Bernice396
- Dennis396
- Leach349
- Oaks295
- Zena280
- Twin Oaks278
- Cloud Creek266
- Cayuga197
- New Eucha185
- Butler159
- Bull Hollow118
- Oak Hill-Piney109
- Brush Creek101
- Deer Lick85
- Sycamore71
- Drowning Creek70
- White Water69
- Dripping Springs54
- Old Eucha30
- Indianola17
- Dodge9
- Tagg Flats
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Delaware County, OK?
- Grove is the largest city or town in Delaware County, with about 7,176 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Delaware County?
- Delaware County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74331, 74338, 74342, 74344, 74346.
- What is the population of Delaware County, OK?
- About 41,279 people live in Delaware County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Delaware County?
- Delaware County borders Benton County, AR, Cherokee County, Mayes County, Ottawa County, McDonald County, MO, Adair County, Craig County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023