Kay County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 43,625 | — | #1,133 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,423 | -22.3% | #2,230 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,487 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $124,700 | -55.8% | #2,580 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $842 | -27.6% | #1,810 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +27.0% | #2,124 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kay County has a population of 43,625, making it the #1,133 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kay County is $58,423, ranking #2,230 out of 3,222 counties — 22.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Kay County is $124,700 (-55.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $842/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.2%.
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88.7% of residents in Kay County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Kay County, Oklahoma
Kay County, Oklahoma has a total population of 43,625, making it the 1,133rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kay County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kay County is $58,423, which ranks #2,230 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Kay County is $124,700, 55.8% below the national median. Renters in Kay County pay a median gross rent of $842 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kay County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.
Kay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (9.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.0%).
All data for Kay 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.