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Greer County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Greer County, Oklahoma has a population of 5,498, the 66th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $60,183 and the median home value is $103,600. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

Greer County Quick Facts

Population 5,498
Median Household Income $60,183
Median Home Value $103,600
Poverty Rate 14.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Median Age 40.6 years
Homeownership Rate 77.8%
Affordability Ratio 1.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%
High School Graduation 81.7%
Cities/Places 0
Population 5,498 66th of 77
Median Income $60,183 5% lower state
Poverty Rate 14.7%
Unemployment 4.7%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9% | National: 5.2%
47.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

44out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 60

Education

Population Overview

Greer County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 5,498. It is the 66th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greer County is 40.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greer County is $60,183. This is 5% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $103,600. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Greer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greer County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 81.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Greer County, Oklahoma?

Greer County has a population of 5,498, making it the 66th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Greer County?

The median household income in Greer County is $60,183 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.

How many cities are in Greer County, Oklahoma?

Greer County contains 0 Census-designated places.