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Oklahoma City

Oklahoma · 579,999 residents · 606.479 sq mi
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Oklahoma City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579,999
+15%since 2000
from 506,132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
956 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
419K495K571K647K722K1990201020202024Oklahoma City
2024697K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,798
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,947 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,042
+31%since 2000
from $19,098 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+27%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(328,582)
Black14.8%(85,744)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(100,038)
Asian4%(23,051)
Other7.9%(45,640)
Diversity Score78%(452,148)
Diversity Score
78
+29%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 579,999 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma earns about $43,798 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 $124,600, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?

About 27.0% 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 16.6% 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 135,269 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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