Garfield County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Garfield County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Garfield County, Oklahoma has a population of 62,146, the 12th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $66,182 and the median home value is $160,100. The poverty rate is 12.6%.

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

Garfield County Quick Facts

Population 62,146

Median Household Income $66,182

Median Home Value $160,100

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 36.0 years

Homeownership Rate 66.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%

High School Graduation 88.1%

Cities/Places 15

Population 62,146 12th of 77

Median Income $66,182 2% higher than state

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Garfield 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	62,322	62,146	-0.3%
Median household income	$67,302	$66,182	-1.7%
Median home value	$149,800	$160,100	+6.9%

Median Household Income

Garfield

$66,182

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Garfield

$160,100

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%

$25K-$50K 20.7%

$50K-$100K 34.3%

$100K+ 28.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

6.0%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

5.7%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

64.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.0%

Renter 34.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $919/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.9%

18-34

22.3%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

21.1%

75+

7.1%

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 Garfield County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Enid	50,653	$62,125	13.7%	$154,900
North Enid	1,136	$79,554	4.0%	$183,200
Waukomis	1,076	$61,339	18.4%	$149,000
Garber	708	$67,625	17.6%	$69,400
Lahoma	485	$74,464	13.9%	$94,600
Drummond	397	$127,321	3.0%	N/A
Covington	297	$86,964	5.7%	$85,600
Kremlin	267	$79,167	3.4%	$155,100
Breckenridge	239	$64,688	7.1%	$143,800
Fairmont	158	$76,250	10.1%	N/A
Hunter	139	$81,500	8.2%	$94,200
Hillsdale	89	$45,313	9.0%	$65,000
Carrier	65	N/A	15.4%	$93,100
Bison	48	N/A	6.3%	$64,200
Douglas	48	N/A	35.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Garfield County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 62,146. It is the 12th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garfield County is 36.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garfield County is $66,182. This is 2% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $160,100. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Garfield County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garfield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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 Garfield 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 Garfield County, Oklahoma?

Garfield County has a population of 62,146, making it the 12th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Garfield County?

The median household income in Garfield County is $66,182 with a poverty rate of 12.6%.

How many cities are in Garfield County, Oklahoma?

Garfield County contains 15 Census-designated places.