Kingfisher County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40073 Republican

Located in Oklahoma, Kingfisher County has a population of 15,430 residents and a median age of 38.2 years, making it the #2,130 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median home value is $215,800, and the median household income is $71,975, which is 4% below the national median.

15,430
Population
#2,130 of 3,222
$71,975
Median Income
-4.2% #1,048 of 3,222
38.2 years
Median Age
-1.8% #2,547 of 3,222
12.8%
Poverty Rate
+1.9% #1,478 of 3,222

Demographics

Kingfisher County has a population of 15,430, making it the #2,130 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.5%
Native Born
8.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Kingfisher County is $71,975, ranking #1,048 out of 3,222 counties — 4.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.

Income#1,048
$71,975
-4.2%
vs nation
67th percentile
Per Capita#1,372
$36,328
-12.0%
vs nation
57th percentile
Poverty#1,478
12.8%
+1.9%
vs nation
54th percentile
Unemployment#308
2.1%
-60.2%
vs nation
90th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Kingfisher County is $215,800 (-23.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $891/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.

Home Value#1,246
$215,800
-23.4%
vs nation
61th percentile
Rent#1,486
$891
-23.4%
vs nation
54th percentile
Homeownership#1,615
74.5%
+15.7%
vs nation
50th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Kingfisher County, 24.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 27.9% below the national average, ranking #1,324 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.3% −27.9% vs nation
Rank #1,324 of 3,222
59th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Kingfisher County is 76.7 years. 20.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 17.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,032
76.7
+2.0%
vs nation
66th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,879
20.2%
+3.3%
vs nation
40th percentile
Diabetes#1,686
11.0%
-1.2%
vs nation
46th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,328
36.6%
-1.9%
vs nation
58th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,319
5.5
-2.2%
vs nation
58th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,286
4.3
-4.2%
vs nation
59th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,889
17.7%
+69.4%
vs nation
8th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,554
31.0%
+17.5%
vs nation
19th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,441
13.8%
-4.2%
vs nation
54th percentile

Substance Use

17.2% of adults in Kingfisher County smoke , 41.3% are obese , and 16.8% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#1,374
17.2%
-4.2%
vs nation
56th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,452
41.3%
+8.9%
vs nation
22th percentile
Excessive Drinking#517
16.8%
-15.6%
vs nation
84th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 13.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.2 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#516
13.7
-30.7%
vs nation
80th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#707
12.8
-28.2%
vs nation
71th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,493
19.2
-5.0%
vs nation
47th percentile

Families & Children

15.5% of children in Kingfisher County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 20.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#1,503
20.3
-7.0%
vs nation
50th percentile
Child Poverty#1,187
15.5%
-18.4%
vs nation
62th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Kingfisher County is 60.8%. The mean commute time is 24.3 min, which is 11.8% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
60.8% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
24.3 min −11.8% vs nation
Rank #2,084 of 3,222
35th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Kingfisher County voted Republican with a margin of 71.4%. The vote was 13.7% Dem / 85.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.8 toward Democrats .

2024 REP +71.4%
13.7% 85.1%
Dem 6,754 votes Rep
2020 REP +72.2%
13.2% 85.4%
Dem 6,465 votes Rep
2016 REP +71.3%
12.8% 84.1%
Dem 6,123 votes Rep
2012 REP +68.4%
15.8% 84.2%
Dem 5,354 votes Rep
2008 REP +68.4%
15.8% 84.2%
Dem 6,381 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Kingfisher County, Oklahoma

Kingfisher County, Oklahoma has a total population of 15,430, making it the 2,130th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kingfisher County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Kingfisher County is $71,975, which ranks #1,048 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.

The median home value in Kingfisher County is $215,800, 23.4% below the national median. Renters in Kingfisher County pay a median gross rent of $891 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Kingfisher County, 24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.

Kingfisher County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).

All data for Kingfisher 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.