COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Kay County

Oklahoma · 48,056 residents · 919.61 sq mi

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The short version

Kay County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.6

US median: 33.0

Average education

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

48,056

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 48,080 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

52 / sq mi

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 52 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.6

−7%vs 2000

vs 38.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202444K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,295

+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $30,762 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,394

−26%vs 2000

vs $16,643 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.9%

−3.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$42,100

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $53,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$327

+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $414 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.9%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 71.7% in 2000

27.1% rent

Afford Score

1.7

−1%vs 2000

vs 1.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic82.5%(39,687)

Black1.8%(850)

Hispanic / Latino4.3%(2,045)

Asian0.5%(246)

Other0%

Diversity Score17.3%(8,330)

1990

White, non-Hispanic89.7%(43,124)

Black1.7%(809)

Hispanic / Latino1.8%(875)

Asian0.4%(178)

Other8.2%(3,945)

Diversity Score27%(12,985)

Diversity Score

+56%vs 2000

vs 17 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

18.5%

+0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

76.8%

−4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.6%

+0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.3 min

+24%vs 2000

vs 11.6 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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Home value$146,400+248%

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Income$57,878+138%

Home value$120,900+187%

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KAY COUNTY VS

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Income$63,951+163%

Home value$135,100+221%

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Home value$105,700+151%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kay County, Oklahoma?

Kay County, Oklahoma has about 48,056 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Kay County, Oklahoma earns about $24,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kay County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Kay County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $42,100, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Kay County, Oklahoma?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kay County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kay County, Oklahoma?

About 12.9% of people in Kay County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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