Texas County, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Texas 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 76% of counties in Oklahoma
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Texas County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,773 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 10.1 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.41% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 31.4 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 6,824 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Texas County grew by 1.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,773 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Texas County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.0% of residents. That is 1.5 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,993 24.0% +1.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,419 21.3% -0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,006 19.3% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,557 12.3% -4.5 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 46.8% of the people living in Texas County and men 53.2%.
- Women 46.8% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 53.2% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Texas County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Texas County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,095 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.06% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Texas County is about 8% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Texas County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $168,330 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $873 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.4% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Texas County is about 16.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $873 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Texas County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 102 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Texas County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.3 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.5 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 102 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,169 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,400 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 305 | 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 Texas 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
Texas County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Texas County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.98 | 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
Texas County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Texas County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.1% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.7% | 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).
Texas County, OK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Texas County, OK compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas County, OK | 20,773 | $60,095 #2/2 | $168,330 #1/2 | 12.3 min #2/2 |
| Seward County, KS | 21,486 | $63,877 | $44,000 | 11.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Texas County, Oklahoma.
How many people live in Texas County, Oklahoma?
About 20,773 people live in Texas County, Oklahoma, in 6,824 households of 3.0 people on average. The median age is 31.4, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Texas County, Oklahoma?
Averaged over its land area, Texas County, Oklahoma has 10 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 12% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Texas County, Oklahoma an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.8 times the median household income ($168,330 against $60,095), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $873 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Texas County, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Texas County, Oklahoma is only 3.4%, 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 Texas County, Oklahoma?
21.4% of adults in Texas County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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