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Garvin County

Oklahoma · 27,210 residents · 802.145 sq mi
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Garvin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,070. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $48,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,210
+2%since 1990
from 26,605 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.0
+5%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K27K28K1990201020202024Garvin County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,070
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,659 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,856
+56%since 1990
from $9,548 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(23,884)
Black2.7%(723)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(226)
Asian0.2%(47)
Diversity Score25.2%(6,702)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(22,705)
Black2.5%(692)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(924)
Asian0.2%(58)
Diversity Score16.3%(4,434)
Diversity Score
16
−35%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Compare Garvin County to nearby counties

GARVIN COUNTY VS
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Income$66,322+136%
Home value$159,800+233%
Population13,805−48%
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GARVIN COUNTY VS
McClain County
Income$84,552+201%
Home value$255,900+433%
Population49,647+88%
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GARVIN COUNTY VS
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Income$60,723+116%
Home value$168,500+251%
Population48,910+85%
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GARVIN COUNTY VS
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Income$77,068+175%
Home value$235,700+391%
Population303,973+1052%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garvin County, Oklahoma?

Garvin County, Oklahoma has about 27,210 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Garvin County, Oklahoma earns about $28,070 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garvin County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Garvin County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $48,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Garvin County, Oklahoma?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Garvin County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garvin County, Oklahoma?

About 15.9% of people in Garvin County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garvin County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Garvin County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 605 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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7 ZIP codes
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