Oklahoma

State

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2022 Population

3.97M

0.566% 1-year growth

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

36.9

0.272% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

15.2%

0.108% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$61,364

7.74% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$170,500

13.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

1.71M

0.914% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Oklahoma had a population of 3.97M people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $61,364. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Oklahoma grew from 3.95M to 3.97M, a 0.566% increase and its median household income grew from $56,956 to $61,364, a 7.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.03%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.99%), and White (Hispanic) (4.7%).

10.9% 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.

96.3% of the residents in Oklahoma are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oklahoma are University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (7,375 degrees awarded in 2022), Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (6,371 degrees), and Tulsa Technology Center (3,211 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Oklahoma was $170,500, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

Most people in Oklahoma drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 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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United States

Population & Diversity

Oklahoma is home to a population of 3.97M people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.09% of Oklahoma residents were born outside of the country (242k people).

In 2022, there were 7.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.53M people) in Oklahoma than any other race or ethnicity. There were 319k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 278k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Oklahoma are Spanish (281,827 households), Vietnamese (16,727 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (11,885 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

In 2022 there were 3,970,497 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 (169,365 people), Oklahoma County (Northeast)--Edmond & North Oklahoma City PUMA, OK (161,541 people), and Canadian County--Yukon, Mustang, El Reno, West Oklahoma City & Piedmont Cities PUMA, OK (156,623 people).

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

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

1,989,587

Women

50.1%

1,980,910

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 3,970,497 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.3%

2022 Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.3% of Oklahoma residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Oklahoma was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.53M ± 1.88k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
319k ± 4.07k
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
278k ± 2.94k

11.6%

Hispanic Population

459k people

11.6% of the people in Oklahoma are hispanic (459k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oklahoma as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,193 ± 7,747 people
Vietnam
12,454 ± 2,736 people
India
10,765 ± 2,544 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 102,193 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 12,454 and India with 10,765.

Foreign-Born Population

6.09%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

242k people

6.06%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

239k people

As of 2022, 6.09% of Oklahoma residents (242k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oklahoma was 6.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
281,827 households (7.57%)
Vietnamese
16,727 households (0.449%)
Other Native Languages of North America
11,885 households (0.319%)

10.9% 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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oklahoma was Spanish. 7.57% of the households in Oklahoma reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
85,423 ± 1,995
Gulf War (2001-)
65,616 ± 1,758
Gulf War (1990s)
40,732 ± 1,253

Oklahoma has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oklahoma employs 1.71M people. The largest industries in Oklahoma are Construction (109,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (109,392 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (107,219 people), and the highest paying industries are Not specified utilities ($229,837), Not specified food industries, manufacturing ($155,688), and Oil & gas extraction ($122,952).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,245. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

795,112

Women

47%

896,500

Men

53%

The workforce of Oklahoma in 2020 was 1,691,612 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2022 there were 1,711,601 people working in Oklahoma. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Oklahoma County (Northwest)--NW Oklahoma City, Bethany & Warr Acres Cities PUMA, OK (80,161 people), Oklahoma County (Northeast)--Edmond & North Oklahoma City PUMA, OK (77,892 people), and Canadian County--Yukon, Mustang, El Reno, West Oklahoma City & Piedmont Cities PUMA, OK (75,814 people).

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

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

1.71M

2022 Value

0.914%

1 Year growth

± 0.914%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Oklahoma grew at a rate of 0.914%, from 1.7M employees to 1.71M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oklahoma, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (43,937 people), Other managers (39,998 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (39,298 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oklahoma.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.71M

2022 Value

0.914%

1 Year growth

± 0.914%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Oklahoma grew at a rate of 0.914%, from 1.7M employees to 1.71M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oklahoma, are Construction (109,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (109,392 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (107,219 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,943

Median earning men ± $199

$33,376

Median earning women ± $206

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($64,201), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,322), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,991).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($47,450), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,057), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($42,474).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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

7,162
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
6,010
Other Services (except Public Administration)
5,626
Construction

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$12.6M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$7.9M
Manufacturing
$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.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

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 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Oklahoma

65.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oklahoma

Cimarron County, OK
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Beaver County, OK
90.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ellis County, OK
90.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Oklahoma awarded 59,535 degrees. The student population of Oklahoma in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 89,279 male students and 120,975 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oklahoma are White (33,815 and 58.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6,338 and 10.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (4,971 and 8.58%), and Two or More Races (4,882 and 8.43%).

The largest universities in Oklahoma by number of degrees awarded are University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (7,375 and 12.4%), Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (6,371 and 10.7%), and Tulsa Technology Center (3,211 and 5.39%).

The most popular majors in Oklahoma are General Business Administration & Management (3,384 and 5.68%), Registered Nursing (2,647 and 4.45%), and General Studies (2,639 and 4.43%).

The median tuition costs in Oklahoma are $25,775 for private four year colleges, and $5,319 and $14,798 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Oklahoma, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 210,254 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

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

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 210,254 students enrolled in Oklahoma, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 111,592 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
1,120 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
1,397 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,286 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oklahoma was General Psychology with 1,120 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
7,375 degrees awarded
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
6,371 degrees awarded
Tulsa Technology Center
3,211 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus with 7,375 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 25,444 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oklahoma, which is 0.746 times less than the 34,091 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 33,815 degrees mean that there were 5.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 6,338 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 ($25,775) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,653) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,566) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.779% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oklahoma in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (965k), Some college (734k), and Bachelors Degree (494k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oklahoma was $170,500 in 2022, which is 0.605 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $150,800 to $170,500, a 13.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Oklahoma is 65.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Oklahoma have an average commute time of 22.3 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.

Median household income in Oklahoma is $61,364. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Oklahoma was Canadian County, OK with a value of $82,364, followed by Logan County, OK and McClain County, OK, with respective values of $80,565 and $80,150.

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.202%.

Housing

Property

$170,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$729

$1M

Median Property Taxes

±$6,528

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.

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

Rent vs Own

65.9%

Homeownership

2022

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 65.9% of the housing units in Oklahoma were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oklahoma was Canadian County, OK with a value of $82,364, followed by Logan County, OK and McClain County, OK, with respective values of $80,565 and $80,150.

The following map shows all of the counties in Oklahoma colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$61,364

Median Household Income

± $451

1.52M

Number of Households

± 8,234

In 2022, the median household income of the 1.52M households in Oklahoma grew to $61,364 from the previous year's value of $56,956.

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.

Wage Distribution

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2022, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.507% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2022

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (9.4%)
Worked At Home (7.41%)

In 2022, 79.7% of workers in Oklahoma drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.4%) and those who worked at home (7.41%).

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

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oklahoma have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.88% of the workforce in Oklahoma have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.202%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oklahoma (586k out of 3.85M 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 Males 18 - 24.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20.5% of the children was living in poverty in Oklahoma. From 2014 to 2023, 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.

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.

Health

86.1% of the population of Oklahoma has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1653 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (1627 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1572 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 238 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,653 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,653 patients per year. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (1,627 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.9%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.57%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oklahoma declined by 2.72% from 14.3% to 13.9%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.5 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.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 37.1% 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.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 18.1% 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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