Stephens County, Oklahoma
As of the census of 2000, there were 43182 people, 17463 households, and 12591 families living in the county. The population density was 49.4 people per square mile (19.07/km˛), it would be the 22nd most densely populated county in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. There were 19854 housing units at an average density of 22.7 per square mile (8.76/km˛). The average household size was 2.44 people, and the average family size was 2.91 people. In the Stephens County, 24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% were 18 to 24, 25.1% were 25 to 44, 24% were 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. The county's estimated population as of July 2008 was 43498, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 88.92% White, 2.67% Black or African American, 5.2% American Indian, 0.38% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, and 2.79% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $30709, making it the 30th wealthiest county by median household income among the Oklahoma. The median income for a family in the county was $36371, it is Oklahoma's 34th wealthiest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $16357, making it the 25th highest county by per capita income in Oklahoma.
In 2000, 10155 pupils and students, of which 5155 are male and 5000 are female, 23.52% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 586 nursery or pri school, 553 kindergarten, 4995 elementary school, 2791 high school and 1230 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bray Town | Stephens County | 62.95 | 62.25 | 0.7 | 1035 | 16.6 | 14952 | 29417 |
| 2 | Central High Town | Stephens County | 53.76 | 53.64 | 0.13 | 954 | 17.8 | 16679 | 38125 |
| 3 | Comanche City | Stephens County | 4.57 | 4.57 | 0 | 1556 | 340.1 | 13612 | 24960 |
| 4 | Duncan City | Stephens County | 46 | 38.79 | 7.21 | 22505 | 580.2 | 17643 | 30373 |
| 5 | Empire City Town | Stephens County | 10.87 | 10.83 | 0.04 | 734 | 67.7 | 17190 | 39722 |
| 6 | Loco Town | Stephens County | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0 | 150 | 571.5 | 11440 | 19375 |
| 7 | Marlow City | Stephens County | 7.12 | 7.1 | 0.01 | 4592 | 646.5 | 12714 | 23105 |
| 8 | Meridian Cdp | Stephens County | 7.64 | 7.63 | 0.01 | 1485 | 194.6 | 15822 | 34196 |
| 9 | Velma Town | Stephens County | 1.41 | 1.41 | 0 | 664 | 470.6 | 12010 | 30341 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 43182 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 43182 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 43072 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 42624 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 42462 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 42262 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 42456 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 42560 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 42764 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 43255 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 43498 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 327 | 259 | 586 |
| Kindergarten | 343 | 210 | 553 |
| Elementary school | 2569 | 2426 | 4995 |
| High school | 1416 | 1375 | 2791 |
| College or graduate school | 500 | 730 | 1230 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens County, Oklahoma | $30709 | $36371 | $16357 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |