Garvin County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Garvin County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 25,779. It is the 35th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garvin County is 38.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garvin County is $57,127. This is 10% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $132,600. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Garvin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Garvin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 87.7%.