Population 20,774 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Texas County
Household size in Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.14 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.09 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.27 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Texas County are large by national standards, averaging 3.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.82, even as the national average fell. Only one other Oklahoma county has larger 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 Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.6 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Texas County is young: half of its residents are under 34.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 33.3, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of Oklahoma's 77 counties are younger.
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 Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Texas County (16.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. No other Oklahoma county has a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Texas County
Renters in Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Texas County rent their homes (33.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 57.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Texas County: 17.7% of homes are empty, 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 has risen 4.0 points since 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 Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Housing in Texas County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $570 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $689 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $793 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $844 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$275 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Texas County costs $844 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $275 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Texas County
Bachelor's degrees in Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Texas County: 20.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, 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 Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.3% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.5% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.7% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.2% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Texas County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Texas County has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Oklahoma county.
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 Texas County
| Period | Texas County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Texas County than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Texas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas County | 3.09 | 34.0 | 16.5% | 33.6% | 17.7% | 1975 | $844 | 20.7% | 76.2% | 3.6% |
| Beaver County | 3.07 | 39.5 | 9.4% | 19.1% | 31.3% | 1970 | $818 | 21.2% | 84.8% | 3.5% |
| Cimarron County | 3.13 | 47.7 | 5.6% | 21.6% | 48.1% | 1963 | $653 | 30.4% | 86.7% | 0.3% |
| Harper County | 2.36 | 41.5 | 3.6% | 16.4% | 22.1% | 1965 | $855 | 29.7% | 88.5% | 2.8% |
| Woods County | 2.11 | 34.9 | 10.0% | 34.7% | 14.9% | 1960 | $791 | 32.1% | 89.9% | 4.9% |
| Alfalfa County | 2.33 | 45.0 | 6.8% | 22.5% | 20.0% | 1958 | $660 | 20.6% | 86.1% | 3.7% |
| Colfax County | 2.26 | 47.2 | 14.8% | 28.2% | 30.2% | 1968 | $783 | 25.3% | 89.6% | 4.4% |
| Grant County | 2.52 | 43.6 | 9.0% | 23.7% | 25.1% | 1967 | $830 | 23.3% | 91.5% | 4.1% |
| Kay County | 2.57 | 38.8 | 13.2% | 30.8% | 19.3% | 1963 | $920 | 18.8% | 90.2% | 5.6% |
| Washington County | 2.53 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 28.1% | 11.1% | 1973 | $1,099 | 30.4% | 92.7% | 4.4% |
| Nowata County | 2.55 | 41.8 | 10.7% | 26.5% | 15.1% | 1977 | $870 | 16.5% | 91.4% | 4.4% |
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 Texas 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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