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STATE · ADMITTED 1907 · 2020 ACS

Oklahoma

3,959,353 residents · 77 counties · 846 cities · 1,205 census tracts
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Oklahoma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,840. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,400.

OK
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,959,353
+15%since 2000
from 3,450,654 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
58 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+5%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.1M3.3M3.6M3.9M4.1M1990201020202024Oklahoma
20244.0M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,840
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,873
+69%since 2000
from $17,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oklahoma on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(2,556,368)
Black7.5%(257,981)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(179,304)
Asian1.3%(46,172)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.2%(1,215,819)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(2,407,188)
Black7.2%(283,242)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(471,931)
Asian2.3%(89,653)
Other14.9%(588,251)
Diversity Score70.3%(2,784,093)
Diversity Score
70
+100%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Section 02

Largest cities

1.Oklahoma City719,849
2.Tulsa416,209
3.Norman130,943
4.Broken Arrow124,991
5.Edmond100,479
6.Lawton90,503
7.Moore63,609
8.Midwest City58,799
9.Enid50,297
10.Stillwater50,046
11.Owasso43,117
12.Bartlesville38,278
Frequently asked

How many people live in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has about 3,959,353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oklahoma?

The typical household in Oklahoma earns about $53,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oklahoma expensive?

In Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $142,400, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Oklahoma?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oklahoma?

About 15.3% of people in Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 813,768 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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Metro areas
Oklahoma CityTulsaLawtonStillwaterShawneeMuskogeeEnidBartlesvilleDurantTahlequahArdmoreDuncan
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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