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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma · 506,132 residents · 606.479 sq mi
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Oklahoma City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,947. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $78,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
506,132
+14%since 1990
from 444,730 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
835 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 733 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
+5%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
419K495K571K647K722K1990201020202024Oklahoma City
2024697K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,947
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,741 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,098
+41%since 1990
from $13,528 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $364 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.5% in 1990
40.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−32%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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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 506,132 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma earns about $34,947 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 $78,100, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?

About 24.0% 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 16.0% of people in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oklahoma City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61,402 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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