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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Owasso

Oklahoma · 18,502 residents · 17.02 sq mi
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Owasso is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,798. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $96,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% 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

18,502
+66%since 1990
from 11,136 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,087 / sq mi
+66%since 1990
from 654 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+3%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K17K26K34K43K1990201020202024Owasso
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,798
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,417
+55%since 1990
from $12,491 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$604
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $456 in 1990
US average: $602
72.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
27.8% rent
1.9
+8%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(10,226)
Black1.6%(173)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(165)
Asian0.3%(32)
Diversity Score22.1%(2,462)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(15,688)
Black1.5%(276)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(729)
Asian1%(190)
Diversity Score16.8%(3,106)
17
−24%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.1%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.4 min
−38%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owasso, Oklahoma?

Owasso, Oklahoma has about 18,502 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Owasso, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Owasso, Oklahoma earns about $49,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Owasso, Oklahoma expensive?

In Owasso, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Owasso, Oklahoma?

About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in Owasso, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Owasso, Oklahoma?

About 4.8% of people in Owasso, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Owasso, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Owasso, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,366 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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