State
Oklahoma
Oklahoma. Oklahoma had 4,123,288 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020, faster than the United States (+3.1%). 846 places (599 incorporated and 247 census-designated) in 77 counties; 68,597 square miles of land.
Residents, 2025 estimate
4,123,288
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,959,353
Median household income
$65,039
±$439 (90% margin)
Median home value
$199,800
±$1,121 (90% margin)
Median gross rent
$1,014
±$6 (90% margin)
How many people live in Oklahoma?
The 2020 Census counted 3,959,353 residents in Oklahoma. The Census Bureau estimates 4,123,288 for July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, faster than the United States (+3.1%). 79.7% of residents live in an incorporated place or a census-designated place; the rest live outside any place.
Oklahoma is the 28th-most populous of the 50 states by the July 2025 estimates (every state ranked).
| Measure | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,028,634 | +95,764 |
| Households | 1,562,389 ±2,824 | +82,328 |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.01 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 1,775,127 ±745 | +43,495 |
Oklahoma's population since 2000
From 3,450,654 in 2000 to 4,123,288 in 2025: up 19.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025; 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What are the largest cities in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is Oklahoma's largest place with 719,849 residents in 2025, followed by Tulsa (416,209 residents in 2025) and Norman (130,943 residents in 2025).
| Place | Residents | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 719,849 | $68,656 |
| Tulsa | 416,209 | $59,838 |
| Norman | 130,943 | $67,704 |
| Broken Arrow | 124,991 | $86,765 |
| Edmond | 100,479 | $103,183 |
| Lawton | 90,503 | $54,433 |
| Moore | 63,609 | $80,420 |
| Midwest City | 58,799 | $57,520 |
| Enid | 50,297 | $62,125 |
| Stillwater | 50,046 | $43,700 |
| Owasso | 43,117 | $79,036 |
| Bartlesville | 38,278 | $58,869 |
| Muskogee | 36,760 | $50,213 |
| Bixby | 32,766 | $104,404 |
| Shawnee | 32,474 | $55,815 |
| Jenks | 28,175 | $111,004 |
| Yukon | 27,615 | $75,273 |
| Ardmore | 24,956 | $53,900 |
| Mustang | 24,571 | $87,844 |
| Ponca City | 24,225 | $55,941 |
| Sapulpa | 23,695 | $63,817 |
| Duncan | 23,238 | $58,054 |
| Durant | 21,552 | $46,812 |
| Del City | 21,138 | $46,925 |
| El Reno | 20,730 | $56,219 |
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025); American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Census population estimates
What counties are in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma has 77 counties. Oklahoma County is the largest with 822,125 residents in 2025; Cimarron County is the smallest with 2,059.
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025), U.S. Census Bureau · Census population estimates
Who lives in Oklahoma?
The median resident of Oklahoma is 37.0 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.7%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±0.1 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.0% ±0.1 pts | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.7% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.1% ±0.1 pts | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±0.1 pts | −0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±0.1 pts | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.9% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4% ±0.1 pts | +0.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.5% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±0.1 pts | – |
| With a disability | 17.2% ±0.1 pts | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9% ±0.2 pts | −1.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.3% ±0.2 pts | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±0.1 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oklahoma earn?
Half of Oklahoma's 1,562,389 households earn less than $65,039 a year (±$439). In 2015-2019 it was $65,127 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,039 ±$439 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,936 ±$604 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,624 ±$257 | +$645 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3% ±0.2 pts | −0.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1% ±0.5 pts | −1.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.1% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9% ±0.2 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oklahoma?
Owners occupy 65.8% of Oklahoma's occupied homes and renters 34.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,800 by its owner (±$1,121). The median renter pays $1,014 a month including utilities, and 37.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,800 ±$1,121 | +$31,441 |
| Median gross rent | $1,014 ±$6 | +$17 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.5% ±0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,539 ±$7 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.8% ±0.2 pts | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,775,127 ±745 | +43,495 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9% ±0.1 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oklahoma building?
Builders took permits for 15,513 new housing units in Oklahoma in 2025 (11,581 single-family), 3.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files summed by state, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oklahoma get to work?
77.4% of Oklahoma's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±0.1 pts | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±0.2 pts | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.4 min ±0.1 | +0.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
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