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Sequoyah County, OK
30 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
Population
39,860
Land area
674sq mi
People per sq mi
59
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Sequoyah County
Sequoyah County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $51,093 a year, 21% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,400 (30% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $811 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Sallisaw (8,605), Roland (3,687) and Muldrow (3,309).
Local data for Sequoyah County, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools25
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks12
- Post Offices7
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants104
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Sequoyah County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,093
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$139,400
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
70.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,027), Irish Americans (2,702), Mexican Americans (1,683).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,349
9,459 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,719
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$306M
FY 2026, $7,778 per person
PPP loans
$37.6M
1,598 loans, 6,113 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$112K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sequoyah County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sequoyah County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
572
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
62
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sequoyah County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sequoyah County
Population shown
- Sallisaw8,605
- Roland3,687
- Muldrow3,309
- Vian1,435
- Gore1,114
- Brushy777
- Redbird Smith659
- Nicut609
- Brent583
- Remy580
- Evening Shade489
- Akins450
- Long450
- Carlisle435
- Notchietown343
- Gans304
- Short299
- Liberty231
- Belfonte208
- Stoney Point188
- Marble City165
- Hanson152
- Dwight Mission111
- Paradise Hill103
- Pinhook Corner79
- Flute Springs76
- Box52
- Moffett33
- Badger Lee28
- Blackgum
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sequoyah County, OK?
- Sallisaw is the largest city or town in Sequoyah County, with about 8,605 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sequoyah County?
- Sequoyah County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74435, 74936, 74945, 74946, 74948.
- What is the population of Sequoyah County, OK?
- About 39,860 people live in Sequoyah County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sequoyah County?
- Sequoyah County borders Sebastian County, AR, Muskogee County, Crawford County, AR, Le Flore County, Cherokee County, Adair County, Haskell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023