Stephens County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Stephens County has a population of 43,551 residents and a median age of 41.0 years, making it the #1,137 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 18.0%. The median home value is $145,300, and the median household income is $61,620, which is 18% below the national median.
Demographics
Stephens County has a population of 43,551, making it the #1,137 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% 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 Stephens County is $61,620, ranking #1,926 out of 3,222 counties — 18.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Stephens County is $145,300 (-48.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $895/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Stephens County, 20.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 38.8% below the national average, ranking #1,893 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Stephens County is 73.8 years. 21.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.1% of adults in Stephens County smoke , 42.3% are obese , and 16.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 19.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Stephens County is 4.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 21.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
20.0% of children in Stephens County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 9.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 31.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Stephens County is 58.3%. The mean commute time is 25.1 min, which is 8.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Stephens County voted Republican with a margin of 63.7%. The vote was 17.4% Dem / 81.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.3 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Stephens County, Oklahoma
Stephens County, Oklahoma has a total population of 43,551, making it the 1,137th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stephens County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stephens County is $61,620, which ranks #1,926 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Stephens County is $145,300, 48.5% below the national median. Renters in Stephens County pay a median gross rent of $895 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stephens County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Stephens County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.7%) and Two or More Races (8.5%).
All data for Stephens 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.