Bryan County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bryan County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 47,237. It is the 19th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bryan County is 36.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bryan County is $54,280. This is 15% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $163,700. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $185,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bryan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.6%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.6%.