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
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Kingfisher County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher | 4,964 | $66,000 | 16.2% | $219,400 |
| Hennessey | 2,603 | $54,185 | 15.0% | $165,900 |
| Dover | 326 | $29,866 | 21.4% | N/A |
| Loyal | 103 | $27,500 | 60.2% | $81,100 |
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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.