Kay County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Kay County, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Kay County, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Kay County, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Kay County, Oklahoma is 44,019 people, with a median age of 38.3.

We can look at the total population in Kay County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
44,019
 -0.12% -2.55%
2020
44,074
 -0.74% -
2019
44,402
 -1.07% -
2018
44,880
 -0.65% -
2017
45,173
 - -

Population of Kay County, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72.2%
75.4%
 -4.24%
Black/African American
1.8%
2%
 -10.00%
Native
8.6%
7.4%
 +16.22%
Hispanic
8.6%
7.6%
 +13.16%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.9%
7.1%
 +11.27%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Kay County, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.3 -0.52% 37.7 +0.8% 39 -2.01%
2020 38.5 +0.26% 37.4 +0.27% 39.8 +0.25%
2019 38.4 -0.52% 37.3 -0.27% 39.7 -1%
2018 38.6 0% 37.4 +1.08% 40.1 0%
2017 38.6 - 37 - 40.1 -

The median age of Kay County, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,256 -7.02% 2,888 -2.67% 3,028 2,806
10 to 19 3,216 -1.2% 3,176 -0.63% 3,168 3,153
20 to 29 2,733 +1.8% 2,665 +0.17% 2,781 2,669
30 to 39 2,743 -1.1% 2,650 +0.41% 2,712 2,659
40 to 49 2,469 -2.26% 2,306 -5.97% 2,412 2,169
50 to 59 2,755 -4.82% 3,078 -17.72% 2,622 2,561
60 to 69 2,643 +2.05% 2,733 +1.9% 2,688 2,782
70+ 2,560 -1.5% 3,302 -0.09% 2,512 3,297

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Kay County, Oklahoma is $50,391.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Kay County.

  • Under 25
    $29,764.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,045.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,474.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,831.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Kay County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Kay County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Kay County, Oklahoma is currently $67,842.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.07% of households in Kay County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Kay County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.57%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Kay County is $27,323.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Kay County by the total population of Kay County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Kay County, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Kay County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Kay County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Kay County over the age of 16 is 34,214.

Of those people, a total of 58.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Kay County is 54.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,350 45.60% 16.10%
20 to 24 years 2,653 77.40% 6.80%
25 to 29 years 2,797 80.30% 9.10%
30 to 34 years 2,565 77.20% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 5,133 81.00% 6.70%
45 to 54 years 4,702 79.00% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 2,735 74.10% 9.40%
60 to 64 years 2,968 50.90% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 4,696 22.10% 2.40%
75 years and over 3,615 5.40% 1.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Kay County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 26,960 57.80% 5.90%
Black or African American 671 56.60% 17.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,827 60.20% 11.90%
Asian 189 74.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 14 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,060 65.80% 4.80%
Two or more races 2,493 59.10% 3.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,311 72.20% 7.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,082 57.20% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Kay County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Kay County is 18,712, with median earnings of $32,724.00.

Women in Kay County, Oklahoma earning approximately 71.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,712 $32,724.00
Male 10,085 $37,999.00
Female 8,627 $27,123.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,629 $50,145.00
Business and Financial 440 $49,600.00
Computer and Mathematical 133 $49,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 261 $72,981.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 131 $58,380.00
Community and Social Service 334 $33,333.00
Legal 57 $57,125.00
Educational and Library 1,184 $35,163.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 115 $39,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 905 $47,781.00
Healthcare Support 626 $17,070.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 288 $35,000.00
Law Enforcement 297 $51,685.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,062 $14,079.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 844 $22,357.00
Personal Care and Service 408 $25,000.00
Sales 1,664 $22,627.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,111 $29,752.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 190 $29,688.00
Construction and Extraction 1,204 $38,946.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,128 $44,167.00
Production 2,063 $37,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 701 $38,375.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 990 $44,583.00 639 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 132 $52,083.00 308 $48,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 107 $32,375.00 26 $94,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 178 $66,875.00 83 $98,098.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 97 $58,750.00 34 $41,875.00
Community and Social Service 124 $33,500.00 210 $33,276.00
Legal 38 $57,500.00 19 $50,625.00
Educational and Library 305 $44,063.00 879 $30,306.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $14,028.00 82 $52,944.00
Healthcare Practitioners 170 $126,538.00 735 $42,879.00
Healthcare Support 66 $16,111.00 560 $17,446.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 188 $32,500.00 100 $37,794.00
Law Enforcement 259 $49,485.00 38 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 566 $12,383.00 496 $14,527.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 502 $23,750.00 342 $21,490.00
Personal Care and Service 122 $27,770.00 286 $24,167.00
Sales 553 $33,403.00 1,111 $14,654.00
Office and Administrative Support 471 $34,725.00 1,640 $28,364.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 153 $32,824.00 37 $4,702.00
Construction and Extraction 1,192 $39,127.00 12 $18,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,075 $43,946.00 53 $47,917.00
Production 1,490 $46,288.00 573 $19,525.00
Transportation and Material Moving 604 $41,522.00 97 $22,455.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 16,916 households in Kay County, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,668 families in Kay County with an average family size of 3.2 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,574 995 2,099 6,248
Average Household Size 3.17 3.37 3.81 1.24
Total Families 7,574 995 2,099 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.92 3.52 0

Poverty

Of the 10,668 families in Kay County, 12.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Kay County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 21,051 housing units in Kay County, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,916 80.36%
Vacant 4,135 19.64%

23.50% of the total 21,051 housing units in Kay County are rental units. This is approximately 4,947 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,434 are occupied by the owner - or 54.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Kay County is $725.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Kay County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    535
  • Less than $500
    875
  • $500 to $999
    3,384
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    553
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    126
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Kay County is $97,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Kay County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2,586
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,277
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,245
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,420
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    973
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    717
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    110
  • $1,000,000 or more
    106

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Kay County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Kay County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,854
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,915
  • 1950 to 1959
    4,294
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,752
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,384
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,220
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,271
  • 2000 to 2009
    935
  • 2010 to 2013
    423
  • 2014 or later
    3

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Kay County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,197
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,728
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,128
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,863

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Kay County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Kay County that commute to work in a particular way.

17.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Kay County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,627
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4,694
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,839
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,404
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,533
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    526
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,237
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    165
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    219
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    467
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    553
  • 90 or more minutes
    401

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Kay County, Oklahoma in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

Places in Kay County, Oklahoma

We have data for 14 places in Kay County, Oklahoma. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.