Oklahoma County, OK

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2024 Population

806,199

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.2

0.285% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

16%

1.52% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$66,679

2% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$222,900

7.27% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

384,567

0.644% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Oklahoma County, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Oklahoma County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oklahoma County, OK are University of Central Oklahoma (2,744 degrees awarded in 2023), Oklahoma City Community College (1,882 degrees), and University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (1,189 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Oklahoma County, OK was $222,900, and the homeownership rate was 58.2%.

Most people in Oklahoma County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Oklahoma County, OK was 2 cars per household.

Oklahoma County, OK borders Canadian County, OK, Cleveland County, OK, Kingfisher County, OK, Lincoln County, OK, Logan County, OK, and Pottawatomie County, OK.

Photo by Bill Wilson

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Population & Diversity

Oklahoma County, OK is home to a population of 806k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.8% of Oklahoma County, OK residents were born outside of the country (86.9k people).

In 2024, there were 3.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (420k people) in Oklahoma County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 113k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 58.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2024 Citizenship

93.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.4% of Oklahoma County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Oklahoma County, OK was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oklahoma County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
420k ± 1.42k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 1.79k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
58.2k ± 2.99k

20.1%

Hispanic Population

162k people

20.1% of the people in Oklahoma County, OK are hispanic (162k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Oklahoma County, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,376 ± 7,864 people
Vietnam
13,032 ± 2,798 people
Guatemala
11,790 ± 2,662 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,376 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,032 and Guatemala with 11,790.

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

86.9k people

10.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

85.5k people

As of 2024, 10.8% of Oklahoma County, OK residents (86.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oklahoma County, OK was 10.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oklahoma County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
13,998 ± 1,035
Vietnam
13,794 ± 960
Gulf War (1990s)
8,321 ± 753

Oklahoma County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Oklahoma County, OK.

Economy

The economy of Oklahoma County, OK employs 385k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Oklahoma County, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (53,287 people), Retail Trade (46,133 people), and Educational Services (31,670 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,461), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($84,113), and Utilities ($81,174).

Employment

Occupations

385k

2024 Value

± 5,013

0.644%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oklahoma County, OK grew at a rate of 0.644%, from 382k employees to 385k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oklahoma County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (43,920 people), Management Occupations (42,128 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (36,177 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oklahoma County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

385k

2024 Value

± 5,013

0.644%

1 Year growth

± 1.85%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oklahoma County, OK grew at a rate of 0.644%, from 382k employees to 385k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oklahoma County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (53,287 people), Retail Trade (46,133 people), and Educational Services (31,670 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oklahoma County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Oklahoma County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,787

Median earning men ± $715

$39,125

Median earning women ± $886

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,813), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,073), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,246).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,928), Public Administration ($61,276), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,659).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,284
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,787
Health Care and Social Assistance
1,228
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.21M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$2.33M
Management of Companies and Enterprises
$2M
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oklahoma County, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Took office following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Oklahoma County, OK awarded 12,458 degrees. The student population of Oklahoma County, OK in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 19,838 male students and 32,276 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oklahoma County, OK are White (6,344 and 53.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1,771 and 14.9%), Black or African American (1,252 and 10.5%), and Two or More Races (893 and 7.52%).

The largest universities in Oklahoma County, OK by number of degrees awarded are University of Central Oklahoma (2,744 and 22%), Oklahoma City Community College (1,882 and 15.1%), and University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (1,189 and 9.54%).

The most popular majors in Oklahoma County, OK are Registered Nursing (1,017 and 8.16%), General Studies (760 and 6.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (486 and 3.9%).

The median tuition costs in Oklahoma County, OK are $26,275 for private four year colleges, and $5,377 and $18,171 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Oklahoma County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 52,114 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 52,114 students enrolled in Oklahoma County, OK, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 25,469 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
566 degrees awarded
General Studies
208 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
201 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oklahoma County, OK was Registered Nursing with 566 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oklahoma County, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Central Oklahoma
2,744 degrees awarded
Oklahoma City Community College
1,882 degrees awarded
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
1,189 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Central Oklahoma with 2,744 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 4,641 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oklahoma County, OK, which is 0.594 times less than the 7,817 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,344 degrees mean that there were 3.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,771 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,275) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,520) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oklahoma County, OK was $222,900 in 2024, which is 0.67 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $207,800 to $222,900, a 7.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Oklahoma County, OK is 58.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Oklahoma County, OK have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oklahoma County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 15.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.609%.

Housing

Property

$222,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,753

$190,929

Median Property Taxes

±$3,448

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oklahoma County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oklahoma County, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.2%

Homeownership

2024

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 58.2% of the housing units in Oklahoma County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oklahoma County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,679

Median Household Income

± $1,050

328k

Number of Households

± 4,835

In 2024, the median household income of the 328k households in Oklahoma County, OK grew to $66,679 from the previous year's value of $65,374.

The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oklahoma County, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2023, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.809% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)
Carpooled (9.62%)

In 2024, 76% of workers in Oklahoma County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oklahoma County, OK have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Oklahoma County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oklahoma County, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oklahoma County, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 15.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.609%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oklahoma County, OK (126k out of 791k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oklahoma County, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 22.2% of the children was living in poverty in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 598 in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 92 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

86.3% of the population of Oklahoma County, OK has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 18.1% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma County, OK see 1,230 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,230 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 916 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 140 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,230 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma County, OK

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma County, OK see an average of 1,230 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,230 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oklahoma County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.7%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

18.1%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.43%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oklahoma County, OK declined by 1.59% from 13.9% to 13.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oklahoma County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 63.9 in Oklahoma County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oklahoma County, OK.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.4% in Oklahoma County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oklahoma County, OK.