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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Greer County

Oklahoma · 6,061 residents · 639.285 sq mi
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Greer County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,793. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 13% 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 $33,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

6,061
−8%since 1990
from 6,559 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
−2%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Greer County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,793
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,010 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,053
+55%since 1990
from $9,089 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$290
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
75.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
25.0% rent
1.3
+5%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(5,700)
Black6.9%(452)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(333)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score38.3%(2,510)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(4,769)
Black8.7%(528)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(451)
Asian0.3%(16)
Diversity Score37.6%(2,280)
38
−2%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.7%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greer County, Oklahoma?

Greer County, Oklahoma has about 6,061 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Greer County, Oklahoma earns about $25,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greer County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Greer County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $33,700, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Greer County, Oklahoma?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Greer County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greer County, Oklahoma?

About 19.6% of people in Greer County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greer County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Greer County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 498 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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