Grady County Demographics

A map of Grady County's Population by Race

Grady County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 56,606, an increase from the 54,795 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.7% White, 8.2% Multiracial, 7.1% Hispanic, 3.6% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Grady County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Grady has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Grady County, that probability was 40.1% in 2020 and 36.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Grady County is ranked the 13th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Grady County was ranked the 13th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Grady County's White Population

44,542 residents of Grady County, or 78.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Grady County is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Grady County ranks 11th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Grady County's White population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Grady County's population has increased from 76.4% to 78.7%.

Grady County is more White than neighboring McClain County (75.4% White), Caddo County (53.9% White), Stephens County (77.4% White), Canadian County (70.1% White), and Cleveland County (67.2% White).

Grady County's Black Population

1,042 residents of Grady County, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Grady County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Grady County ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Grady County's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Black residents' share of Grady County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Grady County is more Black than neighboring McClain County (1.2% Black), and Stephens County (1.3% Black). Grady County is less Black than neighboring Caddo County (3.1% Black), Canadian County (3.8% Black), and Cleveland County (4.6% Black).

Grady County's Asian Population

277 residents of Grady County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Grady County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Grady County ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Grady County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Asian residents' share of Grady County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Grady County is more Asian than neighboring Caddo County (0.4% Asian). Grady County is less Asian than neighboring McClain County (0.6% Asian), Canadian County (3.1% Asian), and Cleveland County (4.7% Asian).

Grady County's Hispanic Population

4,037 residents of Grady County, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Grady County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Grady County ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Grady County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Grady County's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.1%.

Grady County is less Hispanic than neighboring McClain County (9.7% Hispanic), Caddo County (17% Hispanic), Stephens County (8.7% Hispanic), Canadian County (12% Hispanic), and Cleveland County (11% Hispanic).

Grady County's Native American/Other Population

2,064 residents of Grady County, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Grady County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Grady County ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Grady County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Grady County's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.6%.

Grady County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stephens County (3.5% Native American/Other). Grady County is less Native American/Other than neighboring McClain County (5.8% Native American/Other), Caddo County (15.8% Native American/Other), Canadian County (3.7% Native American/Other), and Cleveland County (3.7% Native American/Other).

Grady County's Multiracial Population

4,644 residents of Grady County, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Grady County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Grady County ranks 41st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Grady County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Grady County's population has decreased from 9.0% to 8.2%.

Grady County is more Multiracial than neighboring McClain County (7.2% Multiracial), and Canadian County (7.3% Multiracial). Grady County is less Multiracial than neighboring Caddo County (9.8% Multiracial), Stephens County (8.5% Multiracial), and Cleveland County (8.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.