Kay County, Oklahoma Population 2022
Kay County, Oklahoma's estimated population is 42,320 with a growth rate of -0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kay County, Oklahoma is the 23rd largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 Population was 46,430 and has seen a growth of -8.85% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 22,530 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 24,757 | 2,227 | 9.88% |
| 1910 | 26,999 | 2,242 | 9.06% |
| 1920 | 34,907 | 7,908 | 29.29% |
| 1930 | 50,186 | 15,279 | 43.77% |
| 1940 | 47,084 | -3,102 | -6.18% |
| 1950 | 48,892 | 1,808 | 3.84% |
| 1960 | 51,042 | 2,150 | 4.40% |
| 1970 | 48,791 | -2,251 | -4.41% |
| 1980 | 49,852 | 1,061 | 2.17% |
| 1990 | 48,056 | -1,796 | -3.60% |
| 2010 | 46,430 | -1,626 | -3.38% |
| 2011 | 45,847 | -583 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 45,684 | -163 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 45,541 | -143 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 45,451 | -90 | -0.20% |
| 2015 | 45,226 | -225 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 44,901 | -325 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 44,403 | -498 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 43,944 | -459 | -1.03% |
| 2019 | 43,538 | -406 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 43,132 | -406 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 42,726 | -406 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 42,320 | -406 | -0.95% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,095 | 77.36% |
| Black or African American | 859 | 1.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,322 | 9.81% |
| Asian | 215 | 0.49% |
| Some Other Race | 1,294 | 2.94% |
| Two or More Races | 3,289 | 7.46% |
Kay County, Oklahoma Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,392 | 2.48 | 66.2 |
| Married | 7,729 | 3.09 | 81.7 |
| Male | 996 | 3.36 | 59.7 |
| Female | 2,229 | 3.62 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 6,438 | 1.21 | 55 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 807 | 2.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,600 | 8.85% |
| High School Graduate | 9,459 | 32.20% |
| Some College | 7,037 | 23.95% |
| Associates Degree | 3,793 | 12.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,115 | 14.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,568 | 5.34% |
Kay County, Oklahoma Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 165 | 159 | 101 |
| White | 23,527 | 21,367 | 5,049 |
| Native American | 2,234 | 1,843 | 218 |
| 2+ Races | 1,399 | 1,117 | 126 |
| Black | 619 | 525 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 1,680 | 1,165 | 133 |
| Other Race | 799 | 457 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.21%.
$31,812
Average Earnings
$38,502
Average Male
$26,476
Average Female
Kay County, Oklahoma Language by Age
Kay County, Oklahoma Language
94.10% of Kay County, Oklahoma residents speak only English, while 5.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.76% of the population.
Kay County, Oklahoma Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 3,185 | 784 | 24.62% |
| Native | 4,234 | 1,034 | 24.42% |
| Hispanic | 3,627 | 823 | 22.69% |
| Black | 792 | 167 | 21.09% |
| White | 31,802 | 4,424 | 13.91% |
| Asian | 206 | 1 | 0.49% |
| Other | 303 | NaN% |
16.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.43%
Male Poverty Rate
16.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kay County, Oklahoma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kay County, Oklahoma is Multiple, with 24.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kay County, Oklahoma is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.83%.
Kay County, Oklahoma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Kay County, Oklahoma Married by Age and Sex
Kay County, Oklahoma Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Kay County, Oklahoma Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,163 | 11.81% |
| Black | 94 | 13.86% |
| Native American | 145 | 5.35% |
| Other Race | 28 | 2.96% |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 8.62% |
| Hispanic | 98 | 4.66% |
Kay County, Oklahoma Veterans by Education
8.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.99%
Born in Kay County, Oklahoma
97.30%
Native Born
2.70%
Foreign Born
1.60%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.30% of Kay County, Oklahoma residents were born in the United States, with 64.99% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990