Oklahoma

State

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    2024 Population
    4.03M
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37
    0.271% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.3%
    0.0138% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $65,039
    2.26% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $199,800
    7.48% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1.74M
    1.13% 1-year growth

    About

    11.5% of the households in Oklahoma 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.

    96.2% of the residents in Oklahoma are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Oklahoma are University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (7,700 degrees awarded in 2024), Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (6,848 degrees), and Tulsa Community College (2,852 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Oklahoma was $199,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

    Most people in Oklahoma drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Oklahoma was 2 cars per household.

    Oklahoma borders Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas.

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    Population & Diversity

    Oklahoma is home to a population of 4.03M people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.3% of Oklahoma residents were born outside of the country (254k people).

    In 2024, there were 7.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.5M people) in Oklahoma than any other race or ethnicity. There were 333k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 272k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Oklahoma are Spanish (305,840 households), Vietnamese (15,905 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (11,275 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Oklahoma County (Northwest)--NW Oklahoma City, Bethany & Warr Acres Cities PUMA, OK
      173,553
    2. Canadian County--Yukon, Mustang, El Reno, West Oklahoma City & Piedmont Cities PUMA, OK
      169,100
    3. Oklahoma County (Northeast)--Edmond & North Oklahoma City PUMA, OK
      167,019

    In 2024 there were 4,028,634 residents in Oklahoma.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Oklahoma County (Northwest)--NW Oklahoma City, Bethany & Warr Acres Cities PUMA, OK (173,553 people), Canadian County--Yukon, Mustang, El Reno, West Oklahoma City & Piedmont Cities PUMA, OK (169,100 people), and Oklahoma County (Northeast)--Edmond & North Oklahoma City PUMA, OK (167,019 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in Oklahoma colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    2,022,423
    Women
    50.2%
    2,006,211
    Men
    49.8%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 4,028,634 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Oklahoma.

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    Citizenship

    96.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.2% of Oklahoma residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Oklahoma was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.5M ± 2.42k
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      333k ± 4.21k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      272k ± 2.69k
    12.7%
    Hispanic Population
    511k people

    In 2024, there were 7.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.5M people) in Oklahoma than any other race or ethnicity. There were 333k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 272k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.7% of the people in Oklahoma are hispanic (511k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    254k people
    6.19%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    247k people

    As of 2024, 6.3% of Oklahoma residents (254k 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 was 6.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      305,840 households (8.09%)
    2. Vietnamese
      15,905 households (0.42%)
    3. Other Native Languages of North America
      11,275 households (0.298%)

    11.5% of the households in Oklahoma reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oklahoma was Spanish. 8.09% of the households in Oklahoma reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      76,950 ± 1,598
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      69,312 ± 1,947
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      40,334 ± 1,436

    Oklahoma has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    87.1% of the population of Oklahoma has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.46% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,694 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,694 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12.9%
    Uninsured
    41.4%
    Employer Coverage
    17.6%
    Medicaid
    12.5%
    Medicare
    13.2%
    Non-Group
    2.46%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oklahoma declined by 4.28% from 13.4% to 12.9%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.71 in Oklahoma.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Oklahoma and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Oklahoma.

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    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 40.6% in Oklahoma.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Oklahoma and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Oklahoma.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.3% in Oklahoma.

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    Economy

    The economy of Oklahoma employs 1.74M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Oklahoma were Construction (116,006 people), Elementary & secondary schools (113,875 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (103,237 people), and the highest paying industries were Not specified utilities ($249,320), Oil & gas extraction ($130,055), and Software publishers ($128,865).

    Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,565. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    816,697
    Women
    47%
    921,999
    Men
    53%

    The workforce of Oklahoma in 2024 was 1,738,696 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Oklahoma.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 1,738,696 people working in Oklahoma. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Oklahoma County (Northeast)--Edmond & North Oklahoma City PUMA, OK (81,162 people), Oklahoma County (Northwest)--NW Oklahoma City, Bethany & Warr Acres Cities PUMA, OK (80,666 people), and Canadian County--Yukon, Mustang, El Reno, West Oklahoma City & Piedmont Cities PUMA, OK (79,730 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Oklahoma colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    1.74M
    2024 Value
    1.13%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.13%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oklahoma grew at a rate of 1.13%, from 1.72M employees to 1.74M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oklahoma, are Other managers (42,708 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (42,321 people), and Registered nurses (41,301 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oklahoma.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.74M
    2024 Value
    1.13%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.13%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oklahoma grew at a rate of 1.13%, from 1.72M employees to 1.74M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oklahoma, are Construction (116,006 people), Elementary & secondary schools (113,875 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (103,237 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oklahoma, though some of these residents may live in Oklahoma and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,840
    Median earning men ± $322
    $36,395
    Median earning women ± $204

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($67,071), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,983), and Information ($62,704).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($51,804), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,326), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,507).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 7,162
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 6,010
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 5,626
      Construction

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

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $12.6M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $7.9M
      Manufacturing
    3. $6.6M
      Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Coal-n.e.c.
      $21.8B
    2. Mixed freight
      $16.6B
    3. Machinery
      $12.5B

    In 2024, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.6B) and Machinery ($12.5B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $175B
    2024 Value in Oklahoma
    $311B
    Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma
    77.9% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $175B. This is expected to increase 77.9% to $311B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. Texas
      $35B
    2. Kansas
      $11.2B
    3. Louisiana
      $5.32B

    In 2024, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $35B, followed by Kansas with $11.2B and Louisiana and $5.32B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    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%).

    The most partisan county was Cimarron County, OK with 92% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong 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

    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Donald J. Trump
    Popular Vote for Oklahoma
    66.2% for the Republican Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Oklahoma
    1. Cimarron County, OK
      92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    2. Beaver County, OK
      90.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. Ellis County, OK
      90.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oklahoma was Cimarron County, OK with 92% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Oklahoma colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong 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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Oklahoma awarded 62,632 degrees. The student population of Oklahoma in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 94,202 male students and 131,515 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Oklahoma are White (33,839 and 56.1%), Hispanic or Latino (7,665 and 12.7%), Two or More Races (5,785 and 9.58%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (5,331 and 8.83%).

    The largest universities in Oklahoma by number of degrees awarded are University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (7,700 and 12.3%), Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (6,848 and 10.9%), and Tulsa Community College (2,852 and 4.55%).

    The most popular majors in Oklahoma are General Business Administration & Management (3,414 and 5.45%), Registered Nursing (2,813 and 4.49%), and General Studies (1,988 and 3.17%).

    The median tuition costs are $29,400 for private four year colleges, and $5,416 and $14,168 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Oklahoma, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 225,717 (41.7% men and 58.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 225,717 students enrolled in Oklahoma, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 115,284 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      1,550 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      1,316 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      1,130 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oklahoma was Registered Nursing with 1,550 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
      7,700 degrees awarded
    2. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
      6,848 degrees awarded
    3. Tulsa Community College
      2,852 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus with 7,700 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 26,695 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oklahoma, which is 0.743 times less than the 35,937 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 33,839 degrees mean that there were 4.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 7,665 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,783) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,278) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.03% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.921% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oklahoma in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (975k), Some college (719k), and Bachelors Degree (525k).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Oklahoma was $199,800 in 2024, which is 0.601 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $185,900 to $199,800, a 7.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Oklahoma is 65.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Oklahoma have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oklahoma is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.397%.

    Housing

    Property

    $199,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$1,121
    $1.03M
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$6,100

    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 the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.8% of the housing units in Oklahoma were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $65,039
    Median Household Income
    ± $439
    1.56M
    Number of Households
    ± 8,597

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.56M households in Oklahoma grew to $65,039 from the previous year's value of $63,603.

    The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.4%)
    2. Carpooled (9.67%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.38%)

    In 2024, 77.4% of workers in Oklahoma drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.67%) and those who worked at home (9.38%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Oklahoma have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Oklahoma have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.397%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oklahoma (599k out of 3.91M 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 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oklahoma is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 20.5% of the children was living in poverty in Oklahoma. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.6%.

    The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 428 in Oklahoma. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 50.8% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Oklahoma.

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