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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma · 444,730 residents · 606.479 sq mi
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Oklahoma City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,741. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $54,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

444,730
−12%vs 2000
vs 506,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
733 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 34.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
419K495K571K647K722K1990201020202024Oklahoma City
2024697K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,741
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,947 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,528
−29%vs 2000
vs $19,098 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$364
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $481 in 2000
US average: $450
59.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.4% in 2000
40.5% rent
2.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(327,225)
Black15.2%(76,994)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(51,368)
Asian3.4%(17,410)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(304,786)
1990
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(333,108)
Black15.9%(70,887)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(21,148)
Asian2.3%(10,182)
Other6.9%(30,553)
Diversity Score57.3%(255,035)
57
−5%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.2%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Neighborhoods in Oklahoma City

Adventure DistrictAsia DistrictBelle IsleCapitol HillCottage DistrictI-240 CorridorLincoln TerraceMayfairMeridian Avenue CorridorPaseo Arts DistrictTheNeighborhoods in Oklahoma City
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has about 444,730 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma earns about $25,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?

About 15.9% of people in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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