Stephens County: Demographics & People
Stephens County's population stands at 43,551 people, in 17,567 households. Median age 41.0 years. (5.8y older than Oklahoma). Population is 9% Hispanic or Latino and 1% Black. County is gaining 1,185 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 77 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Current population 43,551; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 43,551 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 32,797 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 41.0y is 2.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 43,551 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 9,912 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 8,336.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 16,261.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 9,042 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 22.8% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 37.3% |
| Median age | 41.0 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 43,551 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 43,551 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 34,862 |
| Black residents | 644 |
| Asian residents | 255 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 1,434 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 22 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 765 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 5,569 |
| Diversity Index | 34.1% |
| Asian population | 0.6% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 1.5% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 8.7% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 15.2% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 43,551 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 42,385 |
| Residents born in this state | 28,438 |
| Residents born in another state | 13,675 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 6,620 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 4,009 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 272 |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
17,567 households.
| Family households | 11,989 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 17,567 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 1,185 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 38,012 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 36,827 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,185 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 42,936 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 8,723 |
| Pct With Disability | 20.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 597 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 43,111 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 37,104 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 3,077 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,203 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,607 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 120 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 6,007 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 13.9% |
| Pct White | 80.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29