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Garvin County

Oklahoma · 27,576 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 $37,785. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,576
+1%since 2000
from 27,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+2%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K27K28K1990201020202024Garvin County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,785
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,070 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,176
+36%since 2000
from $14,856 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(22,705)
Black2.5%(692)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(924)
Asian0.2%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(4,434)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79%(21,791)
Black2.5%(690)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,713)
Asian0.4%(102)
Other11.3%(3,119)
Diversity Score43.8%(12,089)
Diversity Score
44
+169%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garvin County, Oklahoma?

Garvin County, Oklahoma has about 27,576 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garvin County, Oklahoma earns about $37,785 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 $74,400, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Garvin County, Oklahoma?

About 15.4% 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 15.8% 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 971 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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