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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tulsa

Oklahoma · 393,049 residents · 197.765 sq mi
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Tulsa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,316. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $81,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% 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

393,049
+7%since 1990
from 367,193 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,987 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,857 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+4%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
363K377K390K404K418K1990201020202024Tulsa
2024414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,316
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,708 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,534
+40%since 1990
from $15,434 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$511
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
55.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
44.4% rent
2.3
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(291,271)
Black13.5%(49,672)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9,340)
Asian1.4%(5,183)
Diversity Score47.5%(174,539)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(263,782)
Black15.3%(60,297)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(28,111)
Asian1.8%(7,096)
Diversity Score53.3%(209,445)
53
+12%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−33%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

Tulsa, Oklahoma has about 393,049 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tulsa, Oklahoma earns about $35,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tulsa, Oklahoma expensive?

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $81,900, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Tulsa, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

About 14.1% of people in Tulsa, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tulsa, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Tulsa, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25,856 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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