Grady County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Grady County, Oklahoma is 55,868 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $75,730, the median home value is $187,900, and the median age is 39.9.

The population of Grady County has grown 11.3% since 2010 (52,434 → 58,353), a +0.77% annualized rate.

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

55,868

Population

+0.77%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$75,730

Median Income

$187,900

Median Home Value

Grady County covers 1,101 sq mi of land at 50.8 people per square mile.

About Grady County, OK

Grady County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 55,868. It ranks #13 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 39.9, in line with the national median. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The median household income in Grady County is $75,730, near the US median of $74,580. 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $187,900, with monthly rent averaging $874. The homeownership rate of 75.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Grady County reflects 21.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.1 minutes each way.

Grady County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Grady County had a population of 52,434 in 2010 and 58,353 in 2024, a 11.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 58,353 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.77%.

58,353

Population (2024)

52,434

Population (2010)

58,353

Peak (2024)

0.77%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	52,434	-	-	estimate
2011	52,746	+312	+0.60%	estimate
2012	53,025	+279	+0.53%	estimate
2013	53,638	+613	+1.16%	estimate
2014	53,883	+245	+0.46%	estimate
2015	54,563	+680	+1.26%	estimate
2016	54,677	+114	+0.21%	estimate
2017	54,819	+142	+0.26%	estimate
2018	55,411	+592	+1.08%	estimate
2019	55,764	+353	+0.64%	estimate
2020	54,884	-880	-1.58%	estimate
2021	55,601	+717	+1.31%	estimate
2022	56,700	+1,099	+1.98%	estimate
2023	57,493	+793	+1.40%	estimate
2024	58,353	+860	+1.50%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	81.5%
Black or African American	2.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	10.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.9

Median Age

49.8%

Female

50.2%

Male

16.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

7.3%

15–19

7.3%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

11.9%

35–44

13.4%

45–54

12.3%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

10.1%

75–84

4.9%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 16.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$75,730+$12,127 vs state
Mean household income	$93,439
Per-capita income	$36,380
Poverty rate	8.5%-2.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	57.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.3%

Manufacturing

9.1%

Construction

8.3%

Education & health care

8.1%

Agriculture

7.1%

Finance & real estate

7.0%

Public administration

6.9%

Retail trade

6.6%

The largest employment sector in Grady County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

81.7%

Public transit

6.8%

Work from home

26.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$187,900+$2,000 vs state

Median home value

$874

Median rent

75.3%

Homeownership rate

23,332

Total housing units

88.0%

Occupied

12.0%

Vacant

24.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.6%

With health insurance

92.3%

With broadband internet

26.5%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

18.9%

With a disability

96.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.5%

High School+

21.9%

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

Grady County, Oklahoma has a population of 55,868 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 51 people per square mile.

The population of Grady County has grown 11.3% since 2010 (52,434 → 58,353), a +0.77% annualized rate.

The median household income in Grady County, Oklahoma is $75,730, with mean (average) household income of $93,439 and per-capita income of $36,380. 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Grady County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (81.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%), Black or African American (2.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Grady County, Oklahoma is 39.9 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

The median home value in Grady County is $187,900 and median monthly rent is $874. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 23,332 total housing units, 12.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Grady County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

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