Garvin County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40049 Republican

Located in Oklahoma, Garvin County has a population of 25,860 residents and a median age of 38.6 years, making it the #1,621 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.0%. The median home value is $147,800, and the median household income is $58,556, which is 22% below the national median.

25,860
Population
#1,621 of 3,222
$58,556
Median Income
-22.1% #2,217 of 3,222
38.6 years
Median Age
-0.8% #2,465 of 3,222
17.0%
Poverty Rate
+34.7% #2,291 of 3,222

Demographics

Garvin County has a population of 25,860, making it the #1,621 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.5%
Native Born
4.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Garvin County is $58,556, ranking #2,217 out of 3,222 counties — 22.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.

Income#2,217
$58,556
-22.1%
vs nation
31th percentile
Per Capita#2,340
$30,455
-26.2%
vs nation
27th percentile
Poverty#2,291
17.0%
+34.7%
vs nation
29th percentile
Unemployment#892
3.4%
-36.5%
vs nation
72th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Garvin County is $147,800 (-47.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $825/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.7%.

Home Value#2,285
$147,800
-47.6%
vs nation
29th percentile
Rent#1,927
$825
-29.1%
vs nation
40th percentile
Homeownership#2,517
67.7%
+5.1%
vs nation
22th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Garvin County, 18.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 45.6% below the national average, ranking #2,298 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3% −45.6% vs nation
Rank #2,298 of 3,222
29th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Garvin County is 70.5 years. 22.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,802
70.5
-6.2%
vs nation
9th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,414
22.9%
+17.1%
vs nation
23th percentile
Diabetes#2,248
12.3%
+10.5%
vs nation
29th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,155
39.5%
+5.9%
vs nation
32th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,189
5.9
+5.3%
vs nation
30th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,242
4.8
+8.1%
vs nation
29th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,778
16.3%
+55.7%
vs nation
12th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,841
33.4%
+26.6%
vs nation
10th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,131
15.9%
+10.4%
vs nation
32th percentile

Substance Use

20.5% of adults in Garvin County smoke , 42.4% are obese , and 15.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 25.3 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#2,408
20.5%
+14.2%
vs nation
23th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,712
42.4%
+11.9%
vs nation
14th percentile
Excessive Drinking#252
15.4%
-22.6%
vs nation
92th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#909
25.3
-21.9%
vs nation
57th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Garvin County is 6.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 24.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 33.6 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#791
6.2
-22.5%
vs nation
49th percentile
Suicide Rate#2,056
24.7
+25.3%
vs nation
20th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#967
14.8
-17.0%
vs nation
61th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,562
33.6
+65.9%
vs nation
9th percentile

Families & Children

22.2% of children in Garvin County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 32.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#1,077
8.3
+21.8%
vs nation
21th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#2,505
32.8
+50.0%
vs nation
17th percentile
Child Poverty#2,211
22.2%
+16.9%
vs nation
30th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Garvin County is 53.9%. The mean commute time is 26.9 min, which is 2.6% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
53.9% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
26.9 min −2.6% vs nation
Rank #1,507 of 3,222
53th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Garvin County voted Republican with a margin of 66.1%. The vote was 16.4% Dem / 82.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.9 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +66.1%
16.4% 82.5%
Dem 10,991 votes Rep
2020 REP +64.2%
17.1% 81.3%
Dem 10,922 votes Rep
2016 REP +60.7%
17.6% 78.3%
Dem 10,531 votes Rep
2012 REP +46.0%
27% 73%
Dem 9,478 votes Rep
2008 REP +43.6%
28.2% 71.8%
Dem 10,738 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Garvin County, Oklahoma

Garvin County, Oklahoma has a total population of 25,860, making it the 1,621st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Garvin County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Garvin County is $58,556, which ranks #2,217 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.

The median home value in Garvin County is $147,800, 47.6% below the national median. Renters in Garvin County pay a median gross rent of $825 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Garvin County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.9 min.

Garvin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (11.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%).

All data for Garvin County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.