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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Stephens County

Oklahoma · 43,182 residents · 870.212 sq mi
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Stephens County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,709. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $55,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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
43,182
+2%since 1990
from 42,299 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 49 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+9%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K44K44K45K1990201020202024Stephens County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,709
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,647 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,357
+51%since 1990
from $10,839 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(38,986)
Black2.1%(899)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(692)
Asian0.5%(191)
Diversity Score21.8%(9,213)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(37,228)
Black2.2%(936)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,709)
Asian0.3%(128)
Diversity Score16.4%(7,096)
Diversity Score
16
−25%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Stephens County to nearby counties

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Income$48,668+58%
Home value$82,500+48%
Population5,431−88%
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STEPHENS COUNTY VS
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Income$58,425+90%
Home value$113,900+104%
Population5,432−88%
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STEPHENS COUNTY VS
Garvin County
Income$58,556+91%
Home value$147,800+164%
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STEPHENS COUNTY VS
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Income$60,723+98%
Home value$168,500+201%
Population48,910+10%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephens County, Oklahoma?

Stephens County, Oklahoma has about 43,182 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stephens County, Oklahoma earns about $30,709 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stephens County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Stephens County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Stephens County, Oklahoma?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stephens County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stephens County, Oklahoma?

About 14.6% of people in Stephens County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stephens County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Stephens County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 883 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 1.01Census Tract 8Census Tract 11Census Tract 9.01Census Tract 4Census Tract 2Census Tract 6Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 9.02Census Tract 3Census Tract 10
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 73533ZIP 73055ZIP 73529ZIP 73491ZIP 73434ZIP 73442ZIP 73425
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