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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Garfield County

Oklahoma · 56,735 residents · 1,058.507 sq mi
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Garfield County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,243. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $37,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,735
−2%vs 2000
vs 57,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K58K60K62K63K1990201020202024Garfield County
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,243
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,006 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,564
−34%vs 2000
vs $17,457 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $436 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(50,267)
Black3.2%(1,860)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2,387)
Asian0.8%(487)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.2%(11,680)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(52,635)
Black3.5%(2,002)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(919)
Asian0.9%(495)
Other2.8%(1,603)
Diversity Score20.5%(11,646)
Diversity Score
21
+2%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Garfield County to nearby counties

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Income$60,758+161%
Home value$105,700+180%
Population4,067−93%
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GARFIELD COUNTY VS
Kingfisher County
Income$71,975+210%
Home value$215,800+471%
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GARFIELD COUNTY VS
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Home value$146,400+287%
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GARFIELD COUNTY VS
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Income$83,899+261%
Home value$246,700+553%
Population55,473−10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield County, Oklahoma?

Garfield County, Oklahoma has about 56,735 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Garfield County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Garfield County, Oklahoma earns about $23,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Garfield County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield County, Oklahoma?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield County, Oklahoma?

About 14.1% of people in Garfield County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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17 census tracts
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