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Kingfisher County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma has a population of 15,288, the 45th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $70,617 and the median home value is $206,400. The poverty rate is 11.7%.

Kingfisher County Quick Facts

Population 15,288
Median Household Income $70,617
Median Home Value $206,400
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Unemployment Rate 1.9%
Median Age 38.5 years
Homeownership Rate 72.0%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.8%
High School Graduation 90.2%
Cities/Places 4
Population 15,288 45th of 77
Median Income $70,617 11% higher than state
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Unemployment 1.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.8%
$25K-$50K 21.5%
$50K-$100K 33.6%
$100K+ 32.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.2%
$10K-$15K
4.2%
$15K-$20K
2.9%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
5.0%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
4.4%
$40K-$45K
2.8%
$45K-$50K
5.9%
$50K-$60K
8.8%
$60K-$75K
8.8%
$75K-$100K
16.1%
$100K-$125K
9.3%
$125K-$150K
7.4%
$150K-$200K
8.6%
$200K+
6.7%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

43out of 100
Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Kingfisher County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Kingfisher4,964$66,00016.2%$219,400
Hennessey2,603$54,18515.0%$165,900
Dover326$29,86621.4%N/A
Loyal103$27,50060.2%$81,100

Population Overview

Kingfisher County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 15,288. It is the 45th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kingfisher County is 38.5 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kingfisher County is $70,617. This is 11% higher than the state median of $63,603. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $206,400. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Kingfisher County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kingfisher County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.0%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

22.8% 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 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher County, Oklahoma?

Kingfisher County has a population of 15,288, making it the 45th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Kingfisher County?

The median household income in Kingfisher County is $70,617 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.

How many cities are in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma?

Kingfisher County contains 4 Census-designated places.