Grady County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Grady County has a population of 56,606 residents and a median age of 40.0 years, making it the #935 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The median home value is $205,800, and the median household income is $75,419, which is 0% above the national median.
Demographics
Grady County has a population of 56,606, making it the #935 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Grady County is $75,419, ranking #819 out of 3,222 counties — 0.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Grady County is $205,800 (-27.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $883/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Grady County, 22.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 32.2% below the national average, ranking #1,524 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Grady County is 74.1 years. 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.8% of adults in Grady County smoke , 41.0% are obese , and 16.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 21.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Grady County is 6.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.5 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
15.6% of children in Grady County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 21.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Grady County is 55.6%. The mean commute time is 28.9 min, which is 4.8% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Grady County voted Republican with a margin of 62.7%. The vote was 17.9% Dem / 80.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Grady County, Oklahoma
Grady County, Oklahoma has a total population of 56,606, making it the 935th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grady County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grady County is $75,419, which ranks #819 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Grady County is $205,800, 27.0% below the national median. Renters in Grady County pay a median gross rent of $883 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grady County, 22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Grady County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%).
All data for Grady 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.