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{{short description|County in Oklahoma, United States}}
{{Infobox U.S. County|
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
county = Stephens County|
{{Infobox U.S. county
state = Oklahoma |
| county = Stephens County
seal = |
| state = Oklahoma
founded = 1907 |
| ex image = Patterson Hospital.jpg
seat wl = Duncan |
| ex image size = 200px
largest city = Duncan |
| ex image cap = [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Stephens County, Oklahoma|Patterson Hospital]] in [[Duncan, Oklahoma|Duncan]] (2014)
area_total_sq_mi = 891 |
| seal =
area_land_sq_mi = 870 |
| founded year = 1907
area_water_sq_mi = 21 |
| founded date =
area percentage = 2.4% |
| seat wl = Duncan
census estimate yr = 2013 |
| largest city wl = Duncan
pop = 44919 |
| area_total_sq_mi = 891
density_sq_mi = 52 |
| area_land_sq_mi = 870
web = www.stephenscountyok.com |
| area_water_sq_mi = 21
| district = 4th
| area percentage = 2.4%
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_total = 42848
| census estimate yr =
| pop =
| density_sq_mi = auto
| web = www.stephenscountyok.com
| district = 4th
| named for = [[John Hall Stephens]]
}}
}}


'''Stephens County''' is a [[County (US)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oklahoma]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 45,048.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40137.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=November 13, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Duncan, Oklahoma|Duncan]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created at statehood, partly from the [[Chickasaw Nation]] in [[Indian Territory]] and partly from [[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]] in [[Oklahoma Territory]]. It was named for Texas politician [[John Hall Stephens]].<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo">[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/S/ST030.html Wilson, Linda D. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. "Stephens County."] Retrieved September 21, 2013.</ref>
'''Stephens County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oklahoma]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 42,848.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Quickfacts: Stephens County, OK |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/stephenscountyoklahoma |website=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Duncan, Oklahoma|Duncan]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created at statehood, partly from the [[Chickasaw Nation]] in [[Indian Territory]] and partly from [[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]] in [[Oklahoma Territory]]. It was named for Texas politician [[John Hall Stephens]].<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo">[http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=ST030 Wilson, Linda D. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. "Stephens County."] Retrieved September 21, 2013.</ref>


Stephens County comprises the Duncan, OK [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
Stephens County comprises the Duncan, OK [[micropolitan statistical area]].


==History==
==History==
Stephens County was created at statehood from portions of both Oklahoma Territory (OT) and Indian Territory (IT). About two-thirds of the area came from Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation, IT, and the western third came from Comanche County, OT. The town of Duncan was designated as the county seat. County offices were located in rented facilities in Duncan until the first courthouse was built in 1921. That building was replaced by a new facility in 1967.<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo"/>
Stephens County was created at statehood from portions of both Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory. About two-thirds of the area came from [[Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation]], in the Indian Territory,<ref>Charles Goins, ''Historical Atlas of Oklahoma'' (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2006), plate 105.</ref> and the western third came from Comanche County, Oklahoma Territory. The town of Duncan was designated as the county seat. County offices were located in rented facilities in Duncan until the first courthouse was built in 1921. That building was replaced by a new facility in 1967.<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo"/>


Drilling for oil and gas began about 1910. The first production well did not come in until 1918. Production support activities soon followed. Erle P. Halliburton founded the [[Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company]] in Duncan.<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo"/> The company has since grown into a multinational corporation with headquarters in [[Dubai]] and [[Houston, Texas]].
Drilling for oil and gas began about 1910. The first production well did not come in until 1918. Production support activities soon followed. Erle P. Halliburton founded the [[Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company]] in Duncan.<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo"/> The company has since grown into a [[multinational corporation]] with headquarters in [[Dubai]] and [[Houston, Texas]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|891|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|870|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|21|sqmi}} (2.4%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_40.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=February 22, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> It lies within the [[Red Beds of Texas and Oklahoma|Red Bed plains]]. Although there is no major river in the county, there are some creeks that provide drainage. Wildhorse Creek in the eastern part flows into the [[Washita River]]. Beaver Creek in the western part of the county flows into the [[Red River of the South|Red River]]. Lakes in the county include Lake Humphreys, Clear Creek Lake, Duncan Lake, Comanche Lake, and [[Waurika Lake]].<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo"/>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|891|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|21|sqmi}} (2.4%) are covered by water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_40.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 22, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> It lies within the [[Red Beds of Texas and Oklahoma|Red Bed plains]]. Although no major river is in the county, some creeks provide drainage. Wildhorse Creek in the eastern part flows into the [[Washita River]]. Beaver Creek in the western part of the county flows into the [[Red River of the South|Red River]]. Lakes in the county include Lake Humphreys, Clear Creek Lake, Duncan Lake, Comanche Lake, and [[Waurika Lake]].<ref name="EOHC-StephensCo"/>


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
*[[Grady County, Oklahoma|Grady County]] (north)
* [[Grady County, Oklahoma|Grady County]] (north)
*[[Garvin County, Oklahoma|Garvin County]] (northeast)
* [[Garvin County, Oklahoma|Garvin County]] (northeast)
*[[Carter County, Oklahoma|Carter County]] (southeast)
* [[Carter County, Oklahoma|Carter County]] (southeast)
*[[Jefferson County, Oklahoma|Jefferson County]] (south)
* [[Jefferson County, Oklahoma|Jefferson County]] (south)
*[[Cotton County, Oklahoma|Cotton County]] (southwest)
* [[Cotton County, Oklahoma|Cotton County]] (southwest)
*[[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]] (northwest)
* [[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]] (northwest)


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1910= 22252
|2010=45048
|1920= 24692
|2000=43182
|1930= 33069
|1990=42299
|1940= 31090
|1980=43419
|1950= 34071
|1970=35902
|1960=37990
|1960= 37990
|1970= 35902
|1950=34071
|1980= 43419
|1940=31090
|1990= 42299
|1930=33069
|2000= 43182
|1920=24692
|2010= 45048
|1910=22252
|2020= 42848
|estyear = 2013<!--If you update this be sure to update the footnote year-->
|estref=
|estimate = 44919
|align-fn=center
|footnote=<div align="center">U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ok190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|accessdate=February 22, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/></div>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ok190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref> 2010<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40137.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 13, 2013|archive-date=September 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905071251/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40137.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}
}}
[[File:USA Stephens County, Oklahoma age pyramid.svg|thumb|Age pyramid for Stephens County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.]]
{{Stack|[[File:USA Stephens County, Oklahoma age pyramid.svg|thumb|Age pyramid for Stephens County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.]]}}


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 43,182 people, 17,463 households, and 12,590 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 19/km² (49/mi²). There were 19,854 housing units at an average density of 9/km² (23/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.37% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 2.20% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 4.92% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.44% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.74% from two or more races. 3.96% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[census]] of 2000, 43,182 people, 17,463 households, and 12,590 families wereresiding in the county.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> The [[population density]] was {{convert|19|/km2|/mi2|abbr=on}}. There were 19,854 housing units at an average density of {{convert|9|/km2|/mi2|abbr=on}}. The racial makeup of the county was 88.37% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 2.20% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 4.92% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.44% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.74% from two or more races; 3.96% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. According to the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], its population was 42,848.<ref name=":0" />


There were 17,463 households out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.91.
In 2000, there were 17,463 households, out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.91. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.70 males.


In 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $30,709, and the median income for a family was $36,371. Males had a median income of $30,428 versus $20,055 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $16,357. About 11.60% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over. According to 2017-2021 census estimates, its median household income was $53,470 with a poverty rate of 18.9%.<ref name=":0" />
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,709, and the median income for a family was $36,371. Males had a median income of $30,428 versus $20,055 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $16,357. About 11.60% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.


==Politics==
==Politics==
{| class=wikitable
{| class=wikitable
! colspan = 6 | Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of January 15, 2012<ref>http://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/reg_0112.pdf</ref>
! colspan = 6 | Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of June 30, 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/20190115%20-%20Registration%20By%20County%20(vr2420).pdf|title=Oklahoma Registration Statistics by County|date=January 15, 2019|website=OK.gov|access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
! colspan = 2 | Party
! colspan = 2 | Party
! Number of Voters
! Number of Voters
! Percentage
! Percentage
|-
{{American politics/party colors/Democratic/row}}
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align = center | 13,761
| align = center | 5,854
| align = center | 54.39%
| align = center | 21.71%
|-
{{American politics/party colors/Republican/row}}
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align = center | 9,288
| align = center | 16,996
| align = center | 36.71%
| align = center | 63.04%
|-
{{American politics/party colors/Independent/row}}
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
| Unaffiliated
| Others
| align = center | 2,251
| align = center | 8.90%
| align = center | 4,112
| align = center | 15.25%
|-
|-
! colspan = 2 | Total
! colspan = 2 | Total
! align = center | 25,300
! align = center | 26,962
! align = center | 100%
! align = center | 100%
|}
|}


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{{PresRow|2024|Republican|15,092|3,236|292|Oklahoma}}
|- style="background:lightgrey;"
{{PresRow|2020|Republican|15,560|3,154|343|Oklahoma}}
! Year
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|14,182|3,086|636|Oklahoma}}
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
{{PresRow|2012|Republican|12,908|3,939|0|Oklahoma}}
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]]
{{PresRow|2008|Republican|14,394|4,538|0|Oklahoma}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|13,646|5,515|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2012|2012]]
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|10,860|6,467|161|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''76.62%''' ''12,908''
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|8,144|7,248|2,384|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|23.38% ''3,939''
{{PresRow|1992|Democratic|7,085|7,644|5,742|Oklahoma}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|9,844|7,833|118|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2008|2008]]
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|12,871|6,359|103|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''76.03%''' ''14,394''
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|10,199|7,191|462|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|23.97% ''4,538''
{{PresRow|1976|Democratic|7,099|9,795|126|Oklahoma}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|10,309|3,623|464|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2004|2004]]
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|5,508|5,249|3,566|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''71.22%''' ''13,646''
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|5,323|9,272|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|28.78% ''5,515''
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|8,084|6,899|0|Oklahoma}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
{{PresRow|1956|Democratic|6,324|7,524|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|[[U.S. presidential election, 2000|2000]]
{{PresRow|1952|Democratic|6,461|8,029|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#fff3f3;"|'''62.10%''' ''10,860''
{{PresRow|1948|Democratic|1,909|6,702|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="background:#f0f0ff;"|36.98% ''6,467''
{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|2,766|6,189|19|Oklahoma}}
|- style="text-align:center;"
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|2,989|6,149|34|Oklahoma}}
|}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|1,636|6,390|45|Oklahoma}}
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|1,012|7,706|0|Oklahoma}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|5,192|2,982|105|Oklahoma}}
{{PresRow|1924|Democratic|2,377|4,745|412|Oklahoma}}
{{PresRow|1920|Democratic|2,035|2,816|346|Oklahoma}}
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|607|2,343|1,098|Oklahoma}}
{{PresFoot|1912|Democratic|598|1,735|915|Oklahoma}}


==Communities==
==Communities==
===Cities===
{{div col|3}}
*[[Alma, Oklahoma|Alma]]
* [[Comanche, Oklahoma|Comanche]]
*[[Bray, Oklahoma|Bray]]
* [[Duncan, Oklahoma|Duncan]] (county seat)
*[[Central High, Oklahoma|Central High]]
* [[Marlow, Oklahoma|Marlow]]

*[[Comanche, Oklahoma|Comanche]]
===Towns===
*[[Corum, Oklahoma|Corum]]
*[[Duncan, Oklahoma|Duncan]] (county seat)
* [[Bray, Oklahoma|Bray]]
*[[Elk Plaza, Oklahoma|Elk Plaza]]
* [[Central High, Oklahoma|Central High]]
*[[Empire City, Oklahoma|Empire City]]
* [[Empire City, Oklahoma|Empire City]]
*[[Lake Humphreys, Oklahoma|Lake Humphreys]]
* [[Velma, Oklahoma|Velma]]

*[[Loco, Oklahoma|Loco]]
*[[Marlow, Oklahoma|Marlow]]
* [[Loco, Oklahoma|Loco]]

*[[Meridian, Stephens County, Oklahoma|Meridian]]
===Census-designated place===
*[[Santa Fe, Oklahoma|Santa Fe]]
*[[Sunray, Oklahoma|Sunray]]
* [[Meridian, Stephens County, Oklahoma|Meridian]] (former)
*[[Velma, Oklahoma|Velma]]
* [[Sunray, Oklahoma|Sunray]]

{{div col end}}
===Other unincorporated places===
* [[Alma, Oklahoma|Alma]]
* [[Corum, Oklahoma|Corum]]
* [[Santa Fe, Oklahoma|Santa Fe]]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Stephens County, Oklahoma]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Stephens County, Oklahoma]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist|30em}}

==Further reading==
{{See also|Chisholm Trail#Further reading|l1=List of books about Chisholm Trail}}


{{Geographic location
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|North = [[Grady County, Oklahoma|Grady County]]
|North = [[Grady County, Oklahoma|Grady County]]
|Northeast = [[Garvin County, Oklahoma|Garvin County]]
|Northeast = [[Garvin County, Oklahoma|Garvin County]]
|East =
|East =
|Southeast = [[Carter County, Oklahoma|Carter County]]
|Southeast = [[Carter County, Oklahoma|Carter County]]
|South = [[Jefferson County, Oklahoma|Jefferson County]]
|South = [[Jefferson County, Oklahoma|Jefferson County]]
|Southwest = [[Cotton County, Oklahoma|Cotton County]]
|Southwest = [[Cotton County, Oklahoma|Cotton County]]
|West =
|West =
|Northwest = [[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]]
|Northwest = [[Comanche County, Oklahoma|Comanche County]]
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Stephens County
County
Patterson Hospital in Duncan (2014)
Patterson Hospital in Duncan (2014)
Map of Oklahoma highlighting Stephens County
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Map of the United States highlighting Oklahoma
Oklahoma's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°29′N 97°52′W / 34.48°N 97.86°W / 34.48; -97.86
Country United States
State Oklahoma
Founded1907
Named forJohn Hall Stephens
SeatDuncan
Largest cityDuncan
Area
 • Total
891 sq mi (2,310 km2)
 • Land870 sq mi (2,300 km2)
 • Water21 sq mi (50 km2)  2.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
42,848
 • Density48/sq mi (19/km2)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.stephenscountyok.com

Stephens County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, its population was 42,848.[1] Its county seat is Duncan.[2] The county was created at statehood, partly from the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory and partly from Comanche County in Oklahoma Territory. It was named for Texas politician John Hall Stephens.[3]

Stephens County comprises the Duncan, OK micropolitan statistical area.

History

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Stephens County was created at statehood from portions of both Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory. About two-thirds of the area came from Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation, in the Indian Territory,[4] and the western third came from Comanche County, Oklahoma Territory. The town of Duncan was designated as the county seat. County offices were located in rented facilities in Duncan until the first courthouse was built in 1921. That building was replaced by a new facility in 1967.[3]

Drilling for oil and gas began about 1910. The first production well did not come in until 1918. Production support activities soon followed. Erle P. Halliburton founded the Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Company in Duncan.[3] The company has since grown into a multinational corporation with headquarters in Dubai and Houston, Texas.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 891 square miles (2,310 km2), of which 21 square miles (54 km2) (2.4%) are covered by water.[5] It lies within the Red Bed plains. Although no major river is in the county, some creeks provide drainage. Wildhorse Creek in the eastern part flows into the Washita River. Beaver Creek in the western part of the county flows into the Red River. Lakes in the county include Lake Humphreys, Clear Creek Lake, Duncan Lake, Comanche Lake, and Waurika Lake.[3]

Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191022,252—
192024,69211.0%
193033,06933.9%
194031,090−6.0%
195034,0719.6%
196037,99011.5%
197035,902−5.5%
198043,41920.9%
199042,299−2.6%
200043,1822.1%
201045,0484.3%
202042,848−4.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010[10]
Age pyramid for Stephens County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.

As of the census of 2000, 43,182 people, 17,463 households, and 12,590 families wereresiding in the county.[11] The population density was 19/km2 (49/sq mi). There were 19,854 housing units at an average density of 9/km2 (23/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 88.37% White, 2.20% Black or African American, 4.92% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.44% from other races, and 2.74% from two or more races; 3.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. According to the 2020 census, its population was 42,848.[1]

In 2000, there were 17,463 households, out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.91. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 24.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.70 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $30,709, and the median income for a family was $36,371. Males had a median income of $30,428 versus $20,055 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,357. About 11.60% of families and 14.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over. According to 2017-2021 census estimates, its median household income was $53,470 with a poverty rate of 18.9%.[1]

Politics

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Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of June 30, 2023[12]
Party Number of Voters Percentage
Democratic 5,854 21.71%
Republican 16,996 63.04%
Others 4,112 15.25%
Total 26,962 100%
United States presidential election results for Stephens County, Oklahoma[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 15,092 81.05% 3,236 17.38% 292 1.57%
2020 15,560 81.65% 3,154 16.55% 343 1.80%
2016 14,182 79.21% 3,086 17.24% 636 3.55%
2012 12,908 76.62% 3,939 23.38% 0 0.00%
2008 14,394 76.03% 4,538 23.97% 0 0.00%
2004 13,646 71.22% 5,515 28.78% 0 0.00%
2000 10,860 62.10% 6,467 36.98% 161 0.92%
1996 8,144 45.81% 7,248 40.77% 2,384 13.41%
1992 7,085 34.61% 7,644 37.34% 5,742 28.05%
1988 9,844 55.32% 7,833 44.02% 118 0.66%
1984 12,871 66.58% 6,359 32.89% 103 0.53%
1980 10,199 57.13% 7,191 40.28% 462 2.59%
1976 7,099 41.71% 9,795 57.55% 126 0.74%
1972 10,309 71.61% 3,623 25.17% 464 3.22%
1968 5,508 38.46% 5,249 36.65% 3,566 24.90%
1964 5,323 36.47% 9,272 63.53% 0 0.00%
1960 8,084 53.95% 6,899 46.05% 0 0.00%
1956 6,324 45.67% 7,524 54.33% 0 0.00%
1952 6,461 44.59% 8,029 55.41% 0 0.00%
1948 1,909 22.17% 6,702 77.83% 0 0.00%
1944 2,766 30.82% 6,189 68.97% 19 0.21%
1940 2,989 32.59% 6,149 67.04% 34 0.37%
1936 1,636 20.27% 6,390 79.17% 45 0.56%
1932 1,012 11.61% 7,706 88.39% 0 0.00%
1928 5,192 62.71% 2,982 36.02% 105 1.27%
1924 2,377 31.55% 4,745 62.98% 412 5.47%
1920 2,035 39.16% 2,816 54.19% 346 6.66%
1916 607 15.00% 2,343 57.88% 1,098 27.12%
1912 598 18.41% 1,735 53.42% 915 28.17%

Communities

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Cities

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Towns

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Census-designated place

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Other unincorporated places

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Quickfacts: Stephens County, OK". U.S. Census Bureau.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d Wilson, Linda D. Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. "Stephens County." Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  4. ^ Charles Goins, Historical Atlas of Oklahoma (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2006), plate 105.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ "Oklahoma Registration Statistics by County" (PDF). OK.gov. January 15, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved February 20, 2021.

Further reading

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See also: List of books about Chisholm Trail

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