Oklahoma Demographics
What is the population of Oklahoma?
There are 7,990,520 residents in Oklahoma, with a median age of 36. Of this, 49.78% are males and 50.22% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.61% of the resident pool in Oklahoma, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.65%. Additionally, 3.74% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 6,725,560 people in Oklahoma currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,990,520 | 101.2% |
| Male Population | 3,977,372 | 100.8% |
| Female Population | 4,013,148 | 101.7% |
Male Population 49.78%
Female Population 50.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | -2.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 7,399,882 | 101.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 291,642 | 106.6% |
| Not Citizen | 298,996 | 103.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.61%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.65%
Not Citizen 3.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 29,792 | 109.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 608,032 | 84.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 320,354 | 100.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 217,486 | 100.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 6,725,560 | 103.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.38%
Moved from Same County 7.7%
Moved from Same State 4.05%
Moved from Different State 2.75%
Same House as Last Year 85.12%
What are the employment statistics in Oklahoma?
White-collar workers make up 75.03% of the working population in Oklahoma, while blue-collar employees account for 24.97%. There are also 774,524 entrepreneurs in Oklahoma (10.71% of the workforce); 4,686,100 workers employed in private companies (64.78%); and 1,263,620 people working in governmental institutions (17.47%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,427,280 | 302.5% |
| Blue Collar | 1,806,320 | 299.8% |
White Collar 75.03%
Blue Collar 24.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 774,524 | 303.9% |
| Private Companies | 4,686,100 | 298.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,263,620 | 308.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 509,356 | 308.8% |
Self Employees 10.71%
Private Companies 64.78%
Governmental Workers 17.47%
Not for Profit Companies 7.04%
How many households are there in Oklahoma?
There are a total of 3,085,560 households in Oklahoma, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.58% of these Oklahoma households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.42%. Additionally, 31.57% of households have children and 68.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,085,560 | 102.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.9% |
| Family Households | 1,992,796 | 101.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,092,764 | 104.1% |
Family Households 64.58%
Non-Family Households 35.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 973,966 | 101.4% |
| Households without Children | 2,111,594 | 103.2% |
Households with Children 31.57%
Households without Children 68.43%
What are the median and average incomes in Oklahoma?
The average annual household income in Oklahoma is $87,325, while the median household income sits at $63,603 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $70,936, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $74,731. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,294 and $52,191, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $87,325 | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income | $63,603 | 3.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,167,060 | 102.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,492,086 | 101.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Oklahoma?
There are 3,526,072 housing units in Oklahoma, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 3,085,560 occupied housing units in Oklahoma, 65.8% are owner-occupied, while 34.2% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $207,300. In general, housing costs reach $968 per month in Oklahoma.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,526,072 | 101.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 249,276 | 97.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 170,126 | 96.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 335,022 | 95.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 385,586 | 97.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 633,382 | 99.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 491,758 | 98.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 378,994 | 96.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 463,056 | 102.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 377,586 | 116.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 41,286 | 294.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,085,560 | 102.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,030,414 | 102.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,055,146 | 103.5% |
Owner Occupied 65.8%
Renter Occupied 34.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,096,062 | 101.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 934,352 | 102.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $207,300 | 9.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $154,900 | 8.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $968 | 4.8% |
With Mortgage 53.98%
Without Mortgage 46.02%
What is the level of education in Oklahoma?
Approximately 39.39% of the population in Oklahoma holds a high school degree (that's 2,388,282 residents), while 23.82% have attained a college certificate (1,444,310 locals) and 16.79% have a bachelor's degree (1,018,284 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 216,250 | 103.7% |
| Some High School | 2,388,282 | 99.9% |
| Some College | 1,444,310 | 78.4% |
| Associate Degree | 481,562 | 102.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,018,284 | 105.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 515,066 | 105.2% |
No High School 3.57%
Some High School 39.39%
Some College 23.82%
Associate Degree 7.94%
Bachelor's Degree 16.79%
Graduate Degree 8.49%
What is the marital status of Oklahoma residents?
A total of 1,940,484 people in Oklahoma have never been married (which represents 29.76% of the total population), while 3,231,830 of them are wedded (49.57%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 123,012 (1.89%) and 815,340 (12.51%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,940,484 | 102.1% |
| Married | 3,231,830 | 100.5% |
| Separated | 123,012 | 99.8% |
| Widowed | 409,192 | 100.5% |
| Divorced | 815,340 | 100.5% |
Never Married 29.76%
Married 49.57%
Separated 1.89%
Widowed 6.28%
Divorced 12.51%
What are the most common means of transportation in Oklahoma?
The top three means of transportation people in Oklahoma use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 3,172,298 residents commute by car, 61,168 prefer going to work by walking and 9,138 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,172,298 | 98.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9,138 | 71.3% |
| Railroad | 220 | 105.6% |
| Ferryboat | 410 | 106.0% |
| Bicycle | 7,692 | 106.5% |
| Motorcycle | 4,754 | 100.2% |
| TaxiCab | 3,534 | 147.0% |
| Walk | 61,168 | 95.4% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.