Grady County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grady County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 55,868. It is the 13th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grady County is 39.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grady County is $75,730. This is 19% higher than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $187,900. Housing costs are 1% higher than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Grady County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grady County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 90.5%.