Garfield County, Oklahoma

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Garfield County
County
Garfield County Courthouse front.jpg
Garfield County Courthouse in Enid (2011)
Map of Oklahoma highlighting Garfield County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
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Oklahoma's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°23′N97°47′W / 36.38°N 97.78°W / 36.38; -97.78
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Oklahoma.svg  Oklahoma
Founded1893
Named for James A. Garfield
Seat Enid
Largest cityEnid
Area
 • Total
1,060 sq mi (2,700 km2)
 • Land1,058 sq mi (2,740 km2)
 • Water1.6 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
62,846 Increase2.svg
 • Density59/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 3rd
Website www.garfieldok.com

Garfield County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 62,846. [1] Enid is the county seat and largest city within Garfield County. [2] The county is named after President James A. Garfield. [3] Garfield County comprises the Enid, OK metropolitan statistical area. [4]

Contents

Prior to the Land Run of 1893, Garfield County was named O County and was part of the Cherokee Outlet, occupied by the Cherokee people following the Treaty of New Echota and the Cherokee trail of tears. [5] Historically, the area was a hunting ground for the Wichita, Osage, and Kiowa tribes.

The Chisholm Trail, stage coach lines, mail routes, and railroads passed through stations at Buffalo Springs and Skeleton, today known as Bison and Enid. [6] [7] Railroad development in the county began four years prior to the land opening. Enid became a central hub within the county. [8] Historical railroads included Enid and Tonkawa Railway, Enid and Anadarko Railway, Blackwell, Enid and Southwestern Railway, Enid Central Railway and the Denver, Enid and Gulf Railroad.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,060 square miles (2,700 km2), of which 1,058 square miles (2,740 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (0.2%) is water. [9] Several creeks run through the county, including Black Bear, Boggy, Red Rock, Rock, Skeleton, and Turkey. [8]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Age pyramid for Garfield County, Oklahoma. USA Garfield County, Oklahoma age pyramid.svg
Age pyramid for Garfield County, Oklahoma.
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890 22,076—
1900 10,037−54.5%
1910 33,050229.3%
1920 37,50013.5%
1930 45,58821.6%
1940 45,484−0.2%
1950 52,82016.1%
1960 52,9750.3%
1970 55,3654.5%
1980 62,82013.5%
1990 56,735−9.7%
2000 57,8131.9%
2010 60,5804.8%
2020 62,8463.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]
1790-1960 [11] 1900-1990 [12]
1990-2000 [13] 2010 [14]

As of the census of 2000, [15] there were 57,813 people, 23,175 households, and 15,805 families residing in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile (21 people/km2). There were 26,047 housing units at an average density of 25 units per square mile (9.7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.65% White, 3.26% Black or African American, 2.11% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.49% Pacific Islander, 2.02% from other races, and 2.62% from two or more races; 4.13% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. By the 2020 census, its population grew to 62,846. [1]

In 2000, there were 23,175 households, out of which 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.80% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.95. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.00% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.40 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $33,006, and the median income for a family was $39,872. Males had a median income of $29,921 versus $20,791 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,457. About 10.50% of families and 13.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.70% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over. By 2021 census estimates, its median household income increased to $60,732, and the county had a poverty rate of 12.9%. [1]

Politics

Garfield County is one of the most Republican counties in Oklahoma. It has only supported a Democrat for president twice since statehood, during Franklin Roosevelt's landslide victories in 1932 and 1936. A Democrat has only managed as much as 40 percent of the county's vote twice since FDR's death, in 1948 and 1964.

United States presidential election results for Garfield County, Oklahoma [16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 16,59375.96%4,84922.20%4021.84%
2020 16,97075.66%4,91921.93%5412.41%
2016 16,00973.74%4,39720.25%1,3046.01%
2012 15,17776.23%4,73323.77%00.00%
2008 17,06775.48%5,54524.52%00.00%
2004 17,68576.00%5,58624.00%00.00%
2000 14,90268.73%6,54330.18%2381.10%
1996 11,71253.62%7,50434.36%2,62512.02%
1992 13,09551.38%6,72026.37%5,67022.25%
1988 15,24864.78%8,06734.27%2230.95%
1984 19,64276.92%5,73022.44%1620.63%
1980 17,98972.45%5,71823.03%1,1214.52%
1976 14,20260.50%8,96938.21%3031.29%
1972 19,34879.07%4,55718.62%5642.30%
1968 14,37061.99%5,80225.03%3,01112.99%
1964 12,29754.72%10,17545.28%00.00%
1960 14,86069.30%6,58230.70%00.00%
1956 15,34869.39%6,76930.61%00.00%
1952 17,58971.40%7,04728.60%00.00%
1948 10,35255.75%8,21744.25%00.00%
1944 11,21158.53%7,87941.13%650.34%
1940 10,79252.64%9,54446.55%1660.81%
1936 7,45739.83%11,14259.51%1240.66%
1932 6,83738.82%10,77361.18%00.00%
1928 12,74877.77%3,50321.37%1410.86%
1924 7,52456.28%3,79128.36%2,05415.36%
1920 6,61160.89%3,67133.81%5765.30%
1916 2,85448.41%2,34739.81%69411.77%
1912 2,90050.71%2,35341.14%4668.15%
Voter registration and party enrollment as of June 30, 2023 [17]
PartyNumber of VotersPercentage
Democratic 5,93118.31%
Republican 20,30162.66%
Others6,16519.03%
Total32,397100%

Economy

Wheat is a major part of the Garfield County economy. Its county seat, Enid, is named the Wheat Capital of Oklahoma. Garfield County Oklahoma Wheat.jpg
Wheat is a major part of the Garfield County economy. Its county seat, Enid, is named the Wheat Capital of Oklahoma.

Primary industries in Garfield County are agriculture and livestock. Historically, crops have included wheat, corn, oats, sorghum, Kaffir corn, and alfalfa. [8] In addition, oil and gas and flour milling have proved fruitful for the county. The county seat of Enid, Oklahoma has the most grain storage capacity in the United States and one of the largest grain elevators in the world. Vance Air Force Base is also a major employer in the area of both airmen and civilians.

Communities

Early map of Garfield County. Garfield county.jpg
Early map of Garfield County.

Cities

Towns

Census-designated place

Other unincorporated places

NRHP sites

The Garfield County Courthouse, one of many Garfield County sites on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Enid, Oklahoma. The Garfield County Courthouse in Enid.jpg
The Garfield County Courthouse, one of many Garfield County sites on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in downtown Enid, Oklahoma.
The county courthouse in 1908. Enid Courthouse 1908.png
The county courthouse in 1908.

The following sites in Garfield County are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

Covington
Enid
Hunter

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