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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

Population 4,137
Median Household Income $61,824
Median Home Value $79,500
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Median Age 42.9 years
Homeownership Rate 75.1%
Affordability Ratio 1.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%
High School Graduation 91.2%
Cities/Places 9
Population 4,137 72nd of 77
Median Income $61,824 3% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Unemployment 4.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.6%
$25K-$50K 20.8%
$50K-$100K 34.3%
$100K+ 25.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.1%
$10K-$15K
4.6%
$15K-$20K
3.0%
$20K-$25K
4.9%
$25K-$30K
3.7%
$30K-$35K
5.3%
$35K-$40K
2.5%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
5.4%
$50K-$60K
6.8%
$60K-$75K
9.0%
$75K-$100K
18.5%
$100K-$125K
8.8%
$125K-$150K
4.6%
$150K-$200K
7.1%
$200K+
4.9%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
55.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

25out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Grant County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Medford1,014$61,47718.8%$65,600
Pond Creek904$60,20822.1%$93,400
Wakita290$35,79513.3%$31,700
Lamont252$65,79513.5%$47,300
Manchester155$90,1561.9%$55,000
Nash137$29,58327.7%$81,700
Deer Creek67$90,4170.0%N/A
Renfrow43$76,0000.0%N/A
Jefferson8N/A62.5%N/A

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.