Dewey County, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dewey County, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 79% of counties in Oklahoma
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D
Education Well below averageBetter educated than 82% of counties in Oklahoma
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dewey County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,360 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.3 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.33% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,631 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dewey County declined by 0.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 4,360 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dewey County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 20.6% of residents. That is 3.8 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 862 19.8% -2.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 750 17.2% -4.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 850 19.5% +1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 898 20.6% +3.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.3% of the people living in Dewey County and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 49.7% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Dewey County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Dewey County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,184 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.50% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dewey County is about 5% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Dewey County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $98,571 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $912 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.4% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dewey County is about 9.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $912 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dewey County spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 131 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dewey County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.8 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.5 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 131 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,071 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,244 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 277 | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (4.8 min), Woods County (8.5 min), Harmon County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.4 min), Logan County (28.5 min), Lincoln County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Dewey County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dewey County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Dewey County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Payne County (0.3), Cleveland County (0.3), Oklahoma County (0.3).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.2), Okfuskee County (0.2), Greer County (0.2).
Health
Dewey County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Dewey County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.5% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.4% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cleveland County (0.8), Canadian County (0.8), Woods County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.7), McIntosh County (0.7), Choctaw County (0.7).
Dewey County, OK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Dewey County, OK compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey County, OK | 4,360 | $62,184 #1/3 | $98,571 #3/3 | 15.8 min #3/3 |
| Custer County, OK | 28,259 | $59,732 | $170,832 | 12.0 min |
| Woodward County, OK | 20,158 | $61,569 | $239,674 | 14.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dewey County, Oklahoma.
How big is Dewey County, Oklahoma by population?
About 4,360 people live in Dewey County, Oklahoma, in 1,631 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 36.2, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Dewey County, Oklahoma mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Dewey County, Oklahoma has 4 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 5% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Dewey County, Oklahoma?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($98,571 against $62,184), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $912 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Dewey County, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Dewey County, Oklahoma is only 3.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Dewey County, Oklahoma?
17.6% of adults in Dewey County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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