Garvin County, OK Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Garvin County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,054 | 4,037,604 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 33.3 | 57.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.93% | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,000 | 1,542,524 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Garvin County declined by 4.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 25,779 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Garvin County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Garvin County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,513 | $63,953 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.55% | 4.12% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Garvin County is about 12% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Garvin County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $84,999 | $127,500 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $827 | $979 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.1% | 65.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Garvin County is about 8.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $827 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Garvin County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 154 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Garvin County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.4 | 19.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.9 | 37.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 154 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,763 | $4,900 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,720 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 562 | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (6.0 min), Woods County (8.6 min), Harper County (10.0 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.5 min), Lincoln County (30.4 min), Pawnee County (28.5 min).
The average commute time in Garvin County is 18 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
Garvin County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Garvin County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
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
Garvin County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Garvin County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.9 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.0% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.1% | 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Garvin County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Garvin County, Oklahoma?
The population of Garvin County, Oklahoma is 27,054, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Garvin County, Oklahoma?
The population density of Garvin County, Oklahoma is 33.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Garvin County, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Garvin County, Oklahoma is $56,513, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Garvin County, Oklahoma?
The median home price in Garvin County, Oklahoma is $84,999, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Garvin County, Oklahoma?
The unemployment rate in Garvin County, Oklahoma is 2.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.