City · Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, city, mostly in Oklahoma County (77.2% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Cleveland, Canadian and Pottawatomie counties, Oklahoma. Oklahoma City had 719,849 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 681,054 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 697,125 (±174). GEOID 4055000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
719,849
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 681,054 · ACS 2020-2024: 697,125 ±174
Median household income
$68,656
±$1,466 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$231,300
±$2,726 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$1,130
±$11 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Oklahoma City and what county is it in?
Oklahoma City is a city mostly in Oklahoma County (77.2% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Cleveland, Canadian and Pottawatomie counties, Oklahoma. It covers 606.5 square miles of land, 1,123 residents per square mile in 2020.
Oklahoma City is in the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | 525,970 | 77.2% |
| Cleveland County | 77,784 | 11.4% |
| Canadian County | 77,226 | 11.3% |
| Pottawatomie County | 74 | 0.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oklahoma City, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 719,849 people lived in Oklahoma City on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 681,054 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 697,125 (±174).
| Measure | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 697,125±174 | 806,199 | +53,433 |
| Households | 280,065±1,960 | 328,101 | +37,317 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.02 | 2.41 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 306,366±1,463 | 360,591 | +33,189 |
Oklahoma City's population since 2000
From 506,132 in 2000 to 719,849 in 2025: up 42.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oklahoma City as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oklahoma City?
The median resident of Oklahoma City is 35.1 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.1%. 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1±0.2 | 35.2 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 24.9%±0.3 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5%±0.2 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Male | 49.4%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.1%±0.4 pts | 20.1% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.1%±0.5 pts | 52.1% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.1%±0.4 pts | 14.0% | −1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.5%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6%±0.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.1%±0.4 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.6%±0.5 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±0.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±0.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.8%±0.5 pts | 13.7% | −0.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0%±0.4 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.7%±0.6 pts | 35.9% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6%±0.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.6%±0.6 pts | 83.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oklahoma City earn?
Half of Oklahoma City's 280,065 households earn less than $68,656 a year (±$1,466), against $66,679 in Oklahoma County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $68,374 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,656±$1,466 | $66,679 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,761±$1,641 | $95,885 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,370±$641 | $39,396 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1%±0.6 pts | 16.0% | −1.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4%±1.2 pts | 21.8% | −3.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.3%±0.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3%±0.3 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0%±0.6 pts | 91.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oklahoma City?
Owners occupy 58.6% of Oklahoma City's occupied homes and renters 41.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,300 by its owner (±$2,726). The median renter pays $1,130 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,300±$2,726 | $222,900 | +$36,235 |
| Median gross rent | $1,130±$11 | $1,116 | +$58 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9%±1.4 pts | 40.6% | +3.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,703±$17 | $1,678 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.6%±0.7 pts | 58.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.4%±0.7 pts | 41.8% | – |
| Housing units | 306,366±1,463 | 360,591 | +33,189 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6%±0.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.3%±0.6 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0%±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.2%±0.5 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1%±0.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5%±0.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oklahoma City building?
Builders took permits for 5,236 new housing units in Oklahoma City in 2025 (3,896 in single-family houses), 7.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oklahoma City work and get to work?
75.7% of Oklahoma City's workers drive alone and 10.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4%±0.5 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7%±0.7 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±0.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.9%±0.5 pts | 10.8% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±0.3 | 21.9 min | +0.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Oklahoma City?
214 census tracts lie mostly in Oklahoma City, and 37 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $15,231 (Tract 1047) to $185,066 (Tract 1085.31).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1085.35Oklahoma County | 13,418 | $122,374 |
| Tract 1074.06Oklahoma County | 8,616 | $66,591 |
| Tract 3010.03Canadian County | 7,897 | $79,171 |
| Tract 1085.31Oklahoma County | 7,186 | $185,066 |
| Tract 3010.13Canadian County | 7,001 | $116,293 |
| Tract 2016.07Cleveland County | 6,944 | $78,329 |
| Tract 1085.23Oklahoma County | 6,827 | $93,681 |
| Tract 3009.04Canadian County | 6,466 | $74,000 |
| Tract 3008.05Canadian County | 8,077 | $118,723 |
| Tract 1082.33Oklahoma County | 6,170 | $120,509 |
| Tract 2023.01Cleveland County | 7,075 | $139,355 |
| Tract 1074.05Oklahoma County | 5,938 | $80,457 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Oklahoma City) · Census block assignment files
How does Oklahoma City compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oklahoma City is the 21st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City ranks 50th of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 44th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd | 229 |
| Median household income | 50th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 29th | 229 |
| Median home value | 25th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 20th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 151st | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th | 226 |
| Median age | 152nd | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 165th | 229 |
| Work from home | 28th | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 110th | 229 |
Oklahoma City's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Oklahoma City with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Oklahoma City?
1 of the 57 figures for Oklahoma City on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Oklahoma City are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Oklahoma City.