Stephens County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Stephens County, Oklahoma has a population of 43,551, the 24th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $61,620 and the median home value is $145,300. The poverty rate is 18.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Stephens County Quick Facts
How Stephens County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,314 | 43,551 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $60,236 | $61,620 | +2.3% |
| Median home value | $135,100 | $145,300 | +7.5% |
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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Stephens County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan | 22,958 | $58,054 | 20.5% | $131,500 |
| Marlow | 4,451 | $56,655 | 21.9% | $136,300 |
| Comanche | 1,545 | $41,016 | 26.6% | $78,100 |
| Central High | 1,489 | $75,435 | 9.9% | $211,200 |
| Bray | 979 | $73,897 | 12.4% | $166,700 |
| Sunray | 854 | N/A | 19.2% | $87,800 |
| Empire City | 794 | $96,250 | 3.8% | $193,200 |
| Velma | 590 | $87,674 | 22.7% | $111,500 |
| Loco | 94 | $40,313 | 34.0% | $45,000 |
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Population Overview
Stephens County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 43,551. It is the 24th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Stephens County is 41.0 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Stephens County is $61,620. This is 5% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $145,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Stephens County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.4% 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 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.7%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Stephens County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Stephens County, Oklahoma?
Stephens County has a population of 43,551, making it the 24th most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Stephens County?
The median household income in Stephens County is $61,620 with a poverty rate of 18.0%.
How many cities are in Stephens County, Oklahoma?
Stephens County contains 9 Census-designated places.