County · Oklahoma
Garvin County, Oklahoma
Garvin County, Oklahoma. Garvin County had 26,377 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 12 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 40049.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,377
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,656 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,860
Median household income
$58,556
±$3,047 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$147,800
±$8,903 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$825
±$36 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Garvin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 25,656 residents in Garvin County. The Census Bureau estimates 26,377 for July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,860 over 802 square miles of land.
| Measure | Garvin County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,860 | 4,028,634 | −1,975 |
| Households | 10,110±151 | 1,562,389 | −337 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.04 | 2.50 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 12,081±43 | 1,775,127 | −801 |
Garvin County's population since 2000
From 27,210 in 2000 to 26,377 in 2025: down 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Garvin County?
Garvin County holds 12 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Pauls Valley with 6,157 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Pauls Valley | 5,992 | $50,357 |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsay | 2,864 | $52,000 |
| Wynnewood | 1,927 | $40,156 |
| Stratford | 1,405 | $41,302 |
| Maysville | 1,087 | $60,931 |
| Elmore City | 738 | $35,694 |
| Paoli | 583 | $57,083 |
| Katie | 332 | $56,375 |
| FosterGEOID 4027500 | 246 | $74,712 |
| HennepinGEOID 4033650 | 143 | not published |
| Erin SpringsGEOID 4024300 | 89 | not published |
| Davis | 2,823 | $51,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Garvin County?
The median resident of Garvin County is 38.6 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.5%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Garvin County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±0.4 | 37.0 | −0.7 |
| Under 18 years | 25.1%±0.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4% | 12.7% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.9%±0.4 pts | 62.1% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 6.8% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.5%±0.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±0.6 pts | 6.4% | +1.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8%±0.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±0.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±1.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.1%±1.6 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0%±1.1 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.3%±1.7 pts | 28.3% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Garvin County earn?
Half of Garvin County's 10,110 households earn less than $58,556 a year (±$3,047), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $57,996 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Garvin County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,556±$3,047 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,321±$3,905 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,455±$1,355 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.0%±1.4 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.0%±2.9 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2%±1.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9%±1.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Garvin County?
Owners occupy 67.7% of Garvin County's occupied homes and renters 32.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $147,800 by its owner (±$8,903). The median renter pays $825 a month including utilities, and 30.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Garvin County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $147,800±$8,903 | $199,800 | +$26,577 |
| Median gross rent | $825±$36 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.3%±4.5 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,303±$58 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.7%±2.3 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,081±43 | 1,775,127 | −801 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5%±1.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.4%±1.6 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.6%±1.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4%±0.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Garvin County building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units across Garvin County in 2025 (12 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Garvin County get to work?
83.3% of Garvin County's workers drive alone and 6.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Garvin County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.3%±1.5 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3%±2.4 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±1.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8%±1.5 pts | 9.4% | +2.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.3 min±1.3 | 22.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Garvin County's census tracts?
Garvin County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,000 (Tract 6815) to $92,760 (Tract 6817).
| Tract 681140049681100 | 2,888±245 | $53,300 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 681240049681200 | 3,537±286 | $79,455 |
| Tract 681340049681300 | 2,612±273 | $50,815 |
| Tract 681440049681400 | 4,772±290 | $51,687 |
| Tract 681540049681500 | 2,251±271 | $50,000 |
| Tract 681640049681600 | 1,942±187 | $61,175 |
| Tract 681740049681700 | 1,764±230 | $92,760 |
| Tract 681840049681800 | 2,990±142 | $50,750 |
| Tract 681940049681900 | 3,104±192 | $60,203 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Garvin County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 35th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 29th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 77 |
| Median household income | 42nd of 77 |
| Median home value | 38th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 41st of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 77 |
| Median age | 50th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Garvin County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.