COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Oklahoma County

Oklahoma · 599,611 residents · 708.897 sq mi

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Oklahoma County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,129. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $52,500.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.6

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

599,611

−9%vs 2000

vs 660,448 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

846 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 932 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.6

−5%vs 2000

vs 34.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024806K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,129

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,063 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,794

−29%vs 2000

vs $19,551 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

14.9%

−0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$52,500

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $74,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$368

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $483 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

61.3%

+0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 60.4% in 2000

38.7% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−5%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic67.1%(443,160)

Black14.9%(98,217)

Hispanic / Latino8.7%(57,336)

Asian2.8%(18,389)

Other0%

Diversity Score56.2%(371,036)

1990

White, non-Hispanic77.1%(462,234)

Black14.7%(88,369)

Hispanic / Latino4.1%(24,535)

Asian1.9%(11,464)

Other6.3%(37,544)

Diversity Score53.2%(319,282)

Diversity Score

−5%vs 2000

vs 56 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.6%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 25.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.1%

−3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.4%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.5 min

+46%vs 2000

vs 12.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma?

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma has about 599,611 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma earns about $26,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oklahoma County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma?

About 14.9% of people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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