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Tulsa

Oklahoma · 391,906 residents · 197.765 sq mi
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Tulsa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $117,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
391,906
Unchangedsince 2000
from 393,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,982 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
363K377K390K404K418K1990201020202024Tulsa
2024414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,289
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,316 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,069
+21%since 2000
from $21,534 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(263,782)
Black15.3%(60,297)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(28,111)
Asian1.8%(7,096)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(209,445)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(227,021)
Black15.6%(61,230)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(55,266)
Asian2.3%(8,926)
Other9.9%(38,985)
Diversity Score76.1%(298,229)
Diversity Score
76
+43%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

Tulsa, Oklahoma has about 391,906 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Tulsa, Oklahoma earns about $39,289 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 $117,000, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

About 29.4% 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 19.3% 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 24,713 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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