Stephens County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stephens County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 43,314. It is the 24th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stephens County is 40.9 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stephens County is $60,236. 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 17.5%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $135,100. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Stephens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stephens County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 88.3%.