Garfield County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Garfield County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 62,322. It is the 12th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garfield County is 35.7 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garfield County is $67,302. This is 6% higher than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $149,800. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Garfield County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.8%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 6.9%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 87.5%.