Dewey County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Dewey County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Dewey County, Oklahoma has a population of 4,433, the 71st most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $60,550 and the median home value is $118,200. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

Dewey County Quick Facts

Population 4,433

Median Household Income $60,550

Median Home Value $118,200

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 38.0 years

Homeownership Rate 74.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.8%

High School Graduation 92.6%

Cities/Places 7

Population 4,433 71st of 77

Median Income $60,550 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment 4.5%

Median Household Income

Dewey

$60,550

$63,603

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Dewey

$118,200

$185,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%

$25K-$50K 27.0%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 27.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

6.5%

$40K-$45K

6.3%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

12.2%

$75K-$100K

10.3%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

5.5%

$200K+

4.6%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

57.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.5%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

23.8%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dewey County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Vici	781	$47,500	29.4%	$114,100
Leedey	492	$72,500	5.9%	$104,500
Taloga	321	$55,833	23.4%	N/A
Camargo	182	$36,625	26.4%	$85,000
Oakwood	75	N/A	22.7%	$100,000
Putnam	49	N/A	4.1%	$38,100
Fay	11	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Dewey County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 4,433. It is the 71st most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dewey County is 38.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dewey County is $60,550. This is 5% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $118,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Dewey County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dewey County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dewey County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Dewey County, Oklahoma?

Dewey County has a population of 4,433, making it the 71st most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Dewey County?

The median household income in Dewey County is $60,550 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.

How many cities are in Dewey County, Oklahoma?

Dewey County contains 7 Census-designated places.