Bryan County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Bryan County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bryan County, Oklahoma has a population of 48,253, the 18th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $57,225 and the median home value is $174,900. The poverty rate is 16.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bryan County Quick Facts

Population 48,253

Median Household Income $57,225

Median Home Value $174,900

Poverty Rate 16.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 37.0 years

Homeownership Rate 63.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.5%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 18

Population 48,253 18th of 77

Median Income $57,225 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.6%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Bryan County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	47,237	48,253	+2.2%
Median household income	$54,280	$57,225	+5.4%
Median home value	$163,700	$174,900	+6.8%

Median Household Income

Bryan

$57,225

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bryan

$174,900

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.9%

$25K-$50K 25.9%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 25.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

58.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.8%

Renter 36.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $960/mo 20.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

23.5%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

21.2%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bryan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Durant	19,746	$46,812	18.7%	$163,200
Calera	3,007	$64,449	15.7%	$157,600
Colbert	1,277	$46,250	24.8%	$104,300
Caddo	1,109	$51,923	6.5%	$152,100
Cartwright	744	$54,263	24.6%	$112,300
Silo	580	$67,313	13.5%	$168,400
Bokchito	536	$41,250	18.8%	$97,700
Achille	394	$48,125	10.1%	$76,900
Bennington	329	$25,250	49.4%	$70,900
Mead	326	$71,154	17.8%	$76,900
Sand Point	275	$85,223	8.0%	$348,500
Kemp	179	$38,929	8.4%	$116,700
Kenefic	170	$52,250	26.5%	$65,000
Albany	169	$46,607	5.3%	$85,000
Armstrong	101	$41,875	16.8%	$75,000
Hendrix	63	$46,875	14.3%	$88,300
Blue	58	N/A	17.2%	$83,600
Utica	21	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Bryan County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 48,253. It is the 18th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bryan County is 37.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bryan County is $57,225. This is 12% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.6%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $174,900. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $199,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 63.8% 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 67.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bryan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bryan County, Oklahoma?

Bryan County has a population of 48,253, making it the 18th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Bryan County?

The median household income in Bryan County is $57,225 with a poverty rate of 16.6%.

How many cities are in Bryan County, Oklahoma?

Bryan County contains 18 Census-designated places.