Population 5,489 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greer County
Household size in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Greer County is a place of small households, averaging 2.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.14 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of Oklahoma's 77 counties, only two have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.7 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Greer County are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Oklahoma as a whole, where the median age is 38.0. The median age has dropped from 41.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Greer County: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Few Oklahoma counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only four of 77.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greer County
Renters in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.3% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Greer County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 64.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.0% of the housing in Greer County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
Greer County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Few Oklahoma counties have older homes: only seven of 77.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $450 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $555 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $596 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $656 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$207 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in Greer County runs $656 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $207 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Few Oklahoma counties have lower rents: only four of 77.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greer County
Bachelor's degrees in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Greer County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.8% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Greer County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. Few Oklahoma counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only two of 77.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greer County
| Period | Greer County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Greer County runs well above the national rate: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. No other Oklahoma county has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 4.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greer County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greer County | 2.30 | 39.8 | 7.0% | 22.0% | 24.0% | 1965 | $656 | 16.2% | 80.8% | 8.3% |
| Kiowa County | 2.39 | 44.3 | 14.5% | 30.3% | 25.6% | 1961 | $674 | 16.9% | 89.8% | 5.1% |
| Collingsworth County | 2.69 | 41.6 | 20.6% | 26.2% | 30.7% | 1958 | $698 | 24.5% | 75.0% | 1.1% |
| Donley County | 2.41 | 41.3 | 5.7% | 25.2% | 34.4% | 1969 | $787 | 16.8% | 86.7% | 1.5% |
| Armstrong County | 2.31 | 45.8 | 5.6% | 19.8% | 13.5% | 1966 | $1,019 | 26.9% | 94.5% | 1.2% |
| Deaf Smith County | 3.11 | 31.2 | 21.4% | 33.2% | 13.9% | 1972 | $912 | 11.4% | 69.5% | 3.4% |
| Hughes County | 2.87 | 39.9 | 10.9% | 25.9% | 31.0% | 1970 | $636 | 16.3% | 84.5% | 6.8% |
| Pittsburg County | 2.38 | 41.4 | 11.6% | 28.6% | 18.9% | 1978 | $871 | 20.1% | 87.8% | 5.9% |
| Latimer County | 2.37 | 41.9 | 12.3% | 27.6% | 17.0% | 1982 | $654 | 10.4% | 84.5% | 5.7% |
| Le Flore County | 2.65 | 39.4 | 11.9% | 27.2% | 15.0% | 1984 | $812 | 15.4% | 85.5% | 5.2% |
| Guadalupe County | 2.65 | 37.5 | 9.4% | 25.4% | 24.9% | 1978 | $622 | 14.8% | 81.7% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greer County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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