County · Oklahoma
Stephens County, Oklahoma
Stephens County, Oklahoma. Stephens County had 44,310 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 40137.
Stephens County is the county of the Duncan, OK micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,310
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,848 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,551
Median household income
$61,620
±$3,572 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$145,300
±$5,816 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$895
±$31 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Stephens County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 42,848 residents in Stephens County. The Census Bureau estimates 44,310 for July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,551 over 870 square miles of land.
| Measure | Stephens County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,551 | 4,028,634 | −96 |
| Households | 17,567±216 | 1,562,389 | +847 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.03 | 2.50 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 20,323±44 | 1,775,127 | −387 |
Stephens County's population since 2000
From 43,182 in 2000 to 44,310 in 2025: up 2.6%. 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 Stephens County?
Stephens County holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Duncan with 23,238 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Duncan | 22,692 | $58,054 |
|---|---|---|
| Marlow | 4,385 | $56,655 |
| Comanche | 1,378 | $41,016 |
| Central High | 1,181 | $75,435 |
| Bray | 952 | $73,897 |
| Sunray | 853 | not published |
| Empire City | 703 | $96,250 |
| Velma | 554 | $87,674 |
| LocoGEOID 4043450 | 99 | $40,313 |
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 Stephens County?
The median resident of Stephens County is 41.0 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.7%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stephens County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.0±0.5 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.7% | 12.7% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.4%±0.3 pts | 62.1% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 6.8% | −0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.4 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 | 8.5%±0.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.9%±0.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3%±1.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.6%±1.1 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8%±1.0 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6%±1.5 pts | 28.3% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7%±1.1 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 Stephens County earn?
Half of Stephens County's 17,567 households earn less than $61,620 a year (±$3,572), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $58,106 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stephens County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,620±$3,572 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,051±$5,025 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,840±$2,002 | $35,624 | +$3,126 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0%±1.7 pts | 15.3% | +3.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.9%±3.8 pts | 20.1% | +5.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6%±1.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4%±1.4 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 Stephens County?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Stephens County's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $145,300 by its owner (±$5,816). The median renter pays $895 a month including utilities, and 40.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stephens County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $145,300±$5,816 | $199,800 | +$12,754 |
| Median gross rent | $895±$31 | $1,014 | +$41 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.8%±4.0 pts | 37.5% | +9.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,314±$50 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4%±1.7 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,323±44 | 1,775,127 | −387 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.4%±1.6 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4%±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1%±1.0 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 Stephens County building?
Builders took permits for 41 new housing units across Stephens County in 2025 (41 single-family), 0.9 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 Stephens County get to work?
79.5% of Stephens County's workers drive alone and 5.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Stephens County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.6%±1.2 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±1.1 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±1.9 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.4%±1.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 9.4% | +1.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min±1.6 | 22.4 min | +2.8 min |
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 Stephens County's census tracts?
Stephens County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,334 (Tract 6) to $83,902 (Tract 2).
| Tract 1.0140137000101 | 6,047±431 | $61,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0240137000102 | 3,055±247 | $59,375 |
| Tract 240137000200 | 4,035±322 | $83,902 |
| Tract 340137000300 | 2,098±238 | $46,150 |
| Tract 440137000400 | 4,861±443 | $57,044 |
| Tract 640137000600 | 3,179±332 | $35,334 |
| Tract 840137000800 | 5,463±390 | $80,353 |
| Tract 9.0140137000901 | 4,953±422 | $65,467 |
| Tract 9.0240137000902 | 2,937±263 | $57,917 |
| Tract 1040137001000 | 1,942±213 | $59,032 |
| Tract 1140137001100 | 4,981±385 | $62,632 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Stephens County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 21st of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th of 77 |
| Median household income | 29th of 77 |
| Median home value | 41st of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd of 77 |
| Median age | 24th 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 Stephens 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.