Grant County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Grant County, Oklahoma has a population of 4,137, the 72nd most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $61,824 and the median home value is $79,500. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Grant County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Grant County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | 1,014 | $61,477 | 18.8% | $65,600 |
| Pond Creek | 904 | $60,208 | 22.1% | $93,400 |
| Wakita | 290 | $35,795 | 13.3% | $31,700 |
| Lamont | 252 | $65,795 | 13.5% | $47,300 |
| Manchester | 155 | $90,156 | 1.9% | $55,000 |
| Nash | 137 | $29,583 | 27.7% | $81,700 |
| Deer Creek | 67 | $90,417 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Renfrow | 43 | $76,000 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Jefferson | 8 | N/A | 62.5% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Grant County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 4,137. It is the 72nd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Grant County is 42.9 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 36.9 years. 10.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Grant County is $61,824. This is 3% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $79,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Grant County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Grant County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.
Education
22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% 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 91.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Grant 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 Grant County, Oklahoma?
Grant County has a population of 4,137, making it the 72nd most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Grant County?
The median household income in Grant County is $61,824 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.
How many cities are in Grant County, Oklahoma?
Grant County contains 9 Census-designated places.