Texas County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40139 Republican

Located in Oklahoma, Texas County has a population of 20,774 residents and a median age of 33.0 years, making it the #1,837 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.7%. The median home value is $163,500, and the median household income is $60,069, which is 20% below the national median.

20,774
Population
#1,837 of 3,222
$60,069
Median Income
-20.1% #2,076 of 3,222
33.0 years
Median Age
-15.2% #3,080 of 3,222
15.7%
Poverty Rate
+24.8% #2,075 of 3,222

Demographics

Texas County has a population of 20,774, making it the #1,837 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.0 years, which is 15.2% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

76.9%
Native Born
23.1%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Texas County is $60,069, ranking #2,076 out of 3,222 counties — 20.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.

Income#2,076
$60,069
-20.1%
vs nation
36th percentile
Per Capita#2,824
$26,754
-35.2%
vs nation
12th percentile
Poverty#2,075
15.7%
+24.8%
vs nation
36th percentile
Unemployment#928
3.4%
-35.6%
vs nation
71th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Texas County is $163,500 (-42.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $873/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.4%.

Home Value#1,946
$163,500
-42.0%
vs nation
40th percentile
Rent#1,595
$873
-24.9%
vs nation
50th percentile
Homeownership#2,625
66.4%
+3.1%
vs nation
19th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Texas County, 22.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 34.4% below the national average, ranking #1,637 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.1% −34.4% vs nation
Rank #1,637 of 3,222
49th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Texas County is 75.8 years. 25.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 18.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,358
75.8
+0.8%
vs nation
56th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,749
25.2%
+28.8%
vs nation
13th percentile
Diabetes#2,798
14.0%
+25.8%
vs nation
11th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,370
36.8%
-1.4%
vs nation
56th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,199
5.5
-3.1%
vs nation
62th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,315
4.9
+9.2%
vs nation
26th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,945
18.8%
+79.4%
vs nation
6th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,987
35.3%
+33.8%
vs nation
5th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,313
16.5%
+14.5%
vs nation
26th percentile

Substance Use

16.9% of adults in Texas County smoke , 41.3% are obese , and 14.4% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#1,263
16.9%
-5.9%
vs nation
60th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,453
41.3%
+8.9%
vs nation
22th percentile
Excessive Drinking#106
14.4%
-27.3%
vs nation
97th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Texas County is 6.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 10.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 21.6 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#897
6.9
-13.6%
vs nation
42th percentile
Suicide Rate#145
10.4
-47.1%
vs nation
94th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#374
9.8
-45.1%
vs nation
85th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,769
21.6
+6.5%
vs nation
37th percentile

Families & Children

15.2% of children in Texas County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 37.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#1,134
8.7
+27.7%
vs nation
17th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#2,738
37.5
+71.5%
vs nation
9th percentile
Child Poverty#1,140
15.2%
-20.0%
vs nation
64th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Texas County is 52.0%. The mean commute time is 18.8 min, which is 31.8% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
52.0% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
18.8 min −31.8% vs nation
Rank #2,932 of 3,222
9th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Texas County voted Republican with a margin of 67.8%. The vote was 15.2% Dem / 83% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.4 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +67.8%
15.2% 83%
Dem 5,206 votes Rep
2020 REP +65.4%
16.2% 81.6%
Dem 5,521 votes Rep
2016 REP +65.2%
14.8% 80%
Dem 5,771 votes Rep
2012 REP +70.4%
14.8% 85.2%
Dem 5,762 votes Rep
2008 REP +70.6%
14.7% 85.3%
Dem 6,259 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Texas County, Oklahoma

Texas County, Oklahoma has a total population of 20,774, making it the 1,837th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Texas County is 33.0 years, which is 15.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Texas County is $60,069, which ranks #2,076 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.

The median home value in Texas County is $163,500, 42.0% below the national median. Renters in Texas County pay a median gross rent of $873 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Texas County, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.8 min.

Texas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (37.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.4%).

All data for Texas 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.