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Owasso

Oklahoma · 28,915 residents · 17.02 sq mi
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Owasso is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,566. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,915
+56%since 2000
from 18,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,699 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,087 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
+3%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K17K26K34K43K1990201020202024Owasso
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,566
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,798 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,648
+37%since 2000
from $19,417 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(15,688)
Black1.5%(276)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(729)
Asian1%(190)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(3,106)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(22,106)
Black2.7%(785)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,942)
Asian1.8%(525)
Other12.5%(3,611)
Diversity Score49.6%(14,335)
Diversity Score
50
+195%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Owasso, Oklahoma?

Owasso, Oklahoma has about 28,915 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Owasso, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Owasso, Oklahoma earns about $64,566 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 $146,500, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Owasso, Oklahoma?

About 30.0% 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 8.7% 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 17,779 residents, a change of about 160 percent over that period.

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