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Garvin County

Oklahoma · 25,656 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 $47,321. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,656
−6%since 2000
from 27,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+4%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K27K28K1990201020202024Garvin County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,321
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,070 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,886
+68%since 2000
from $14,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+28%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(18,200)
Black2.1%(545)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,452)
Asian0.5%(118)
Other14%(3,593)
Diversity Score54.4%(13,954)
Segregation Score13.6%(3,478)
Diversity Score
54
+234%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garvin County, Oklahoma?

Garvin County, Oklahoma has about 25,656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garvin County, Oklahoma earns about $47,321 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 $103,900, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Garvin County, Oklahoma?

About 15.8% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 949 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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