Bryan County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Bryan County, Oklahoma is 47,237 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $54,280, the median home value is $163,700, and the median age is 36.8.

The population of Bryan County has grown 18.1% since 2010 (42,579 → 50,305), a +1.20% annualized rate.

Bryan County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

47,237

Population

+1.20%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$54,280

Median Income

$163,700

Median Home Value

Bryan County covers 904 sq mi of land at 52.2 people per square mile.

About Bryan County, OK

Bryan County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 47,237. It ranks #19 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 36.8, younger than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The median household income in Bryan County is $54,280, below the US median of $74,580. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $163,700, with monthly rent averaging $914. The homeownership rate of 63.6% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Bryan County reflects 24.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.8 minutes each way.

Bryan County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Bryan County had a population of 42,579 in 2010 and 50,305 in 2024, a 18.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 50,305 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.21%.

50,305

Population (2024)

42,579

Population (2010)

50,305

Peak (2024)

1.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	42,579	-	-	estimate
2011	43,128	+549	+1.29%	estimate
2012	43,471	+343	+0.80%	estimate
2013	44,149	+678	+1.56%	estimate
2014	44,525	+376	+0.85%	estimate
2015	45,080	+555	+1.25%	estimate
2016	45,679	+599	+1.33%	estimate
2017	46,571	+892	+1.95%	estimate
2018	47,290	+719	+1.54%	estimate
2019	48,089	+799	+1.69%	estimate
2020	46,328	-1,761	-3.66%	estimate
2021	47,130	+802	+1.73%	estimate
2022	48,229	+1,099	+2.33%	estimate
2023	49,271	+1,042	+2.16%	estimate
2024	50,305	+1,034	+2.10%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	70.4%
Black or African American	2.4%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	21.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.8

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

17.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

5.9%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

7.0%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

5.7%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

5.5%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 19.8% · Seniors (65+): 17.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$54,280$-9,323 vs state
Mean household income	$72,300
Per-capita income	$28,998
Poverty rate	12.5%+1.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	55.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.6%

Education & health care

17.0%

Manufacturing

9.0%

Construction

6.9%

Public administration

6.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.6%

Finance & real estate

5.3%

Retail trade

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Bryan County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.1%

Carpool

80.5%

Public transit

7.7%

Work from home

19.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$163,700$-22,200 vs state

Median home value

$914

Median rent

63.6%

Homeownership rate

20,605

Total housing units

88.5%

Occupied

11.5%

Vacant

36.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

80.3%

With health insurance

91.6%

With broadband internet

47.4%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

20.0%

With a disability

94.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.6%

High School+

24.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (688,693)Tulsa (412,322)Norman (128,714)Broken Arrow (115,919)Edmond (95,618)Lawton (90,662)Moore (63,045)Midwest City (58,170)Enid (50,821)Stillwater (48,818)All Oklahoma cities →

Other counties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County (800,487)Tulsa County (673,708)Cleveland County (297,545)Canadian County (162,621)Comanche County (121,699)Rogers County (97,235)Wagoner County (84,339)Payne County (82,290)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)All Oklahoma counties →

Part of Oklahoma

Oklahoma demographic profile All Oklahoma data →

Metro areas in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (1,445,122)Tulsa (1,026,209)Fort Smith (228,916)Lawton (127,174)Enid (62,322)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bryan County, Oklahoma has a population of 47,237 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 52 people per square mile.

The population of Bryan County has grown 18.1% since 2010 (42,579 → 50,305), a +1.20% annualized rate.

The median household income in Bryan County, Oklahoma is $54,280, with mean (average) household income of $72,300 and per-capita income of $28,998. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Bryan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (70.4%), Hispanic or Latino (21.0%), Black or African American (2.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Bryan County, Oklahoma is 36.8 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Bryan County is $163,700 and median monthly rent is $914. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 20,605 total housing units, 11.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Bryan County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Bryan County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.