Greer County, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Greer 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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D
Income Well below averageLeast wealthy county in Oklahoma
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 3 least educated counties in Oklahoma
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Greer County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,488 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8.5 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.27% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,947 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Greer County declined by 5.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 5,488 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Greer County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.9% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,075 19.6% -3.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,255 22.9% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,101 20.1% +1.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 907 16.5% -0.3 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 42.2% of the people living in Greer County and men 57.8%.
- Women 42.2% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 57.8% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Greer County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Greer County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,724 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.90% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Greer County is about 10% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Greer County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $96,361 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $680 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.0% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Greer County is about 11.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $680 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Greer County spend about 23 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 97 hours, about 4.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Greer County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.7 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 23.4 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 97 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,022 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,650 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 162 | 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 Greer County is 12 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
Greer County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Greer County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.8% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 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
Greer County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Greer County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.5% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.2% | 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).
Greer County, OK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Greer County, OK compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer County, OK | 5,488 | $58,724 #2/3 | $96,361 #2/3 | 11.7 min #3/3 |
| Beckham County, OK | 22,144 | $55,228 | $109,120 | 10.9 min |
| Jackson County, OK | 24,678 | $62,858 | $85,999 | 11.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greer County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Greer County, Oklahoma?
About 5,488 people live in Greer County, Oklahoma, in 1,947 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 42.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Greer County, Oklahoma mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Greer County, Oklahoma has 9 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 10% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Greer County, Oklahoma?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($96,361 against $58,724), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $680 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Greer County, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Greer County, Oklahoma is 7.2%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Greer County, Oklahoma?
8.8% of adults in Greer County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 11), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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