Tulsa, OK Demographics
What is the population of Tulsa?
There are 412,322 residents in Tulsa, with a median age of 35. Of this, 48.88% are males and 51.12% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.81% of the resident pool in Tulsa, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.03%. Additionally, 8.16% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 334,804 people in Tulsa currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 412,322 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 201,524 | -0.0% |
| Female Population | 210,798 | 0.2% |
Male Population 48.88%
Female Population 51.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 357,923 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 20,740 | 3.4% |
| Not Citizen | 33,659 | 8.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.81%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.03%
Not Citizen 8.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,879 | 10.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 45,710 | -7.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 10,999 | 1.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 12,493 | 3.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 334,804 | 1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.71%
Moved from Same County 11.23%
Moved from Same State 2.7%
Moved from Different State 3.07%
Same House as Last Year 82.28%
What are the employment statistics in Tulsa?
White-collar workers make up 76.99% of the working population in Tulsa, while blue-collar employees account for 23.01%. There are also 42,404 entrepreneurs in Tulsa (10.79% of the workforce); 275,566 workers employed in private companies (70.14%); and 40,220 people working in governmental institutions (10.24%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 302,468 | 98.6% |
| Blue Collar | 90,386 | 103.3% |
White Collar 76.99%
Blue Collar 23.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 42,404 | 103.2% |
| Private Companies | 275,566 | 98.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 40,220 | 105.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 34,664 | 97.1% |
Self Employees 10.79%
Private Companies 70.14%
Governmental Workers 10.24%
Not for Profit Companies 8.82%
How many households are there in Tulsa?
There are a total of 171,382 households in Tulsa, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.06% of these Tulsa households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.94%. Additionally, 28.17% of households have children and 71.83% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 171,382 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -16.0% |
| Family Households | 96,074 | 0.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 75,308 | 1.4% |
Family Households 56.06%
Non-Family Households 43.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 48,280 | 1.4% |
| Households without Children | 123,102 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 28.17%
Households without Children 71.83%
What are the median and average incomes in Tulsa?
The average annual household income in Tulsa is $88,998, while the median household income sits at $58,407 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $59,996, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,292. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,424 and $54,323, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $88,998 | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income | $58,407 | 3.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 73,675 | 2.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 324,667 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Tulsa?
There are 192,350 housing units in Tulsa, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 171,382 occupied housing units in Tulsa, 52.01% are owner-occupied, while 47.99% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.98% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $205,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,027 per month in Tulsa.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 192,350 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 17,116 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12,018 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 29,794 | -4.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 27,857 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 38,521 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 26,487 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15,745 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12,518 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 11,541 | 11.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 753 | 66.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 171,382 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 89,141 | 0.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 82,241 | 1.5% |
Owner Occupied 52.01%
Renter Occupied 47.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 49,904 | -0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 39,237 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $205,500 | 9.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $165,200 | 5.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,027 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 55.98%
Without Mortgage 44.02%
What is the level of education in Tulsa?
Approximately 34.21% of the population in Tulsa holds a high school degree (that's 106,849 residents), while 22.43% have attained a college certificate (70,037 locals) and 19.41% have a bachelor's degree (60,622 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 16,290 | 9.1% |
| Some High School | 106,849 | -0.8% |
| Some College | 70,037 | -13.6% |
| Associate Degree | 24,333 | 0.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 60,622 | 0.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 34,159 | 2.3% |
No High School 5.22%
Some High School 34.21%
Some College 22.43%
Associate Degree 7.79%
Bachelor's Degree 19.41%
Graduate Degree 10.94%
What is the marital status of Tulsa residents?
A total of 119,902 people in Tulsa have never been married (which represents 36.48% of the total population), while 144,692 of them are wedded (44.02%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,777 (2.37%) and 46,046 (14.01%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 119,902 | 1.6% |
| Married | 144,692 | -0.7% |
| Separated | 7,777 | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 18,061 | -2.9% |
| Divorced | 46,046 | -0.1% |
Never Married 36.48%
Married 44.02%
Separated 2.37%
Widowed 5.49%
Divorced 14.01%
What are the most common means of transportation in Tulsa?
The top three means of transportation people in Tulsa use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 165,349 residents commute by car, 3,326 prefer going to work by walking and 990 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 165,349 | -1.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 990 | -16.5% |
| Railroad | 37 | -2.6% |
| Ferryboat | 16 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 491 | 2.9% |
| Motorcycle | 187 | 19.1% |
| TaxiCab | 432 | 49.0% |
| Walk | 3,326 | -6.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Tulsa by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74050 | 420 | 131 | $49,688 | $63,882 |
| 74103 | 2,419 | 581 | $92,083 | $129,541 |
| 74104 | 12,434 | 5,412 | $51,886 | $73,844 |
| 74105 | 27,249 | 13,080 | $69,864 | $129,936 |
| 74106 | 15,974 | 6,875 | $37,714 | $51,318 |
| 74107 | 19,086 | 7,750 | $53,098 | $65,988 |
| 74108 | 7,530 | 2,867 | $60,723 | $72,455 |
| 74110 | 15,185 | 5,104 | $40,116 | $47,648 |
| 74112 | 21,416 | 9,383 | $55,848 | $69,992 |
| 74114 | 16,756 | 7,350 | $95,592 | $165,138 |
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.