Garvin County, OK

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    2024 Population
    25,860
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.6
    0.515% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    17%
    10.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $58,556
    2.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $147,800
    11.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    10,997
    0.908% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Garvin County, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97% of the residents in Garvin County, OK are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Garvin County, OK was $147,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

    Most people in Garvin County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Garvin County, OK was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Garvin County, OK is home to a population of 25.9k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.47% of Garvin County, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.16k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.6k people) in Garvin County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.89k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.42k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97% of Garvin County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Garvin County, OK was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Garvin County, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      18.6k ± 101
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.89k ± 178
    3. White (Hispanic)
      1.42k ± 192
    10.4%
    Hispanic Population
    2.7k people

    In 2024, there were 6.44 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.6k people) in Garvin County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.89k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.42k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.4% of the people in Garvin County, OK are hispanic (2.7k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Garvin County, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.47%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.16k people
    3.94%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.02k people

    As of 2024, 4.47% of Garvin County, OK residents (1.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Garvin County, OK was 3.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      441 ± 99
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      407 ± 104
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      276 ± 70

    Garvin County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    83.9% of the population of Garvin County, OK has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 2.27% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Garvin County, OK see 2,867 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,867 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2857 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 550 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,867 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Garvin County, OK

    Primary care physicians in Garvin County, OK see an average of 2,867 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,867 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Garvin County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    16.1%
    Uninsured
    35%
    Employer Coverage
    19.6%
    Medicaid
    15.6%
    Medicare
    11.4%
    Non-Group
    2.27%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Garvin County, OK grew by 3.59% from 15.5% to 16.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Garvin County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.94 in Garvin County, OK.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.4% in Garvin County, OK.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 16.3% in Garvin County, OK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Garvin County, OK employs 11k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Garvin County, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,454 people), Manufacturing (1,303 people), and Retail Trade (1,169 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,138), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,135), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,388).

    Employment

    Occupations

    11k
    2024 Value
    ± 513
    0.908%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.65%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Garvin County, OK grew at a rate of 0.908%, from 10.9k employees to 11k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Garvin County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,144 people), Management Occupations (1,027 people), and Production Occupations (962 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Garvin County, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    11k
    2024 Value
    ± 513
    0.908%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.65%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Garvin County, OK grew at a rate of 0.908%, from 10.9k employees to 11k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Garvin County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,454 people), Manufacturing (1,303 people), and Retail Trade (1,169 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Garvin County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Garvin County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,209
    Median earning men ± $2,082
    $31,978
    Median earning women ± $1,441

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,226), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,625), and Information ($61,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($50,714), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,500), and Public Administration ($42,422).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 57
      Retail Trade
    2. 55
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 47
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $97.1k
      Manufacturing
    2. $69.6k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $55.3k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Garvin County, OK was $147,800 in 2024, which is 0.444 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $132,600 to $147,800, a 11.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Garvin County, OK is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Garvin County, OK have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Garvin County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Garvin County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.17%.

    Housing

    Property

    $147,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,903
    $6,845
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$370

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Garvin County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.7% of the housing units in Garvin County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Garvin County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $58,556
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,047
    10.1k
    Number of Households
    ± 469

    In 2024, the median household income of the 10.1k households in Garvin County, OK grew to $58,556 from the previous year's value of $57,127.

    The following chart displays the households in Garvin County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Garvin County, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.3%)
    2. Carpooled (7.71%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.78%)

    In 2024, 83.3% of workers in Garvin County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.71%) and those who worked at home (6.78%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Garvin County, OK have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.36% of the workforce in Garvin County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Garvin County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Garvin County, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Garvin County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.17%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Garvin County, OK (4.31k out of 25.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Garvin County, OK is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 22.2% of the children was living in poverty in Garvin County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 260 in Garvin County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 5.49% per 100,000 population.

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