Texas County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Texas County, Oklahoma has a population of 20,880, the 39th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $59,275 and the median home value is $155,600. The poverty rate is 18.5%.
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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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Texas County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guymon | 12,596 | $57,051 | 21.3% | $171,800 |
| Hooker | 1,553 | $47,461 | 13.2% | $143,500 |
| Goodwell | 1,271 | $85,982 | 13.9% | $122,000 |
| Tyrone | 995 | N/A | 50.2% | $55,800 |
| Texhoma | 877 | $59,148 | 11.3% | $105,400 |
| Hardesty | 387 | $85,294 | 2.8% | $46,500 |
| Optima | 226 | N/A | 19.5% | $73,800 |
| Adams | 166 | $73,125 | 2.4% | $43,100 |
| Baker | 65 | $88,641 | 0.0% | $9,999 |
| Hough | 21 | $38,750 | 0.0% | $160,400 |
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Population Overview
Texas County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 20,880. It is the 39th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Texas County is 33.4 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 36.9 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Texas County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Texas County is $59,275. This is 7% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $155,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Texas County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Texas County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (51.1% vs 12.3%).
Education
24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% 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 75.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Texas 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 Texas County, Oklahoma?
Texas County has a population of 20,880, making it the 39th most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Texas County?
The median household income in Texas County is $59,275 with a poverty rate of 18.5%.
How many cities are in Texas County, Oklahoma?
Texas County contains 10 Census-designated places.