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Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oklahoma had a total population of 4,028,634, with a median household income of $65,039, which is 19% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Oklahoma Quick Facts

Population 4,028,634
Median Household Income $65,039
Median Home Value $199,800
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Median Age 37.0 years
Homeownership Rate 65.8%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.3%
High School Graduation 89.4%
Counties 77
Cities/Places 834
Population 4,028,634
Median Income $65,039 19% lower than national
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Unemployment 5.0%

How Oklahoma Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population3,995,2604,028,634+0.8%
Median household income$63,603$65,039+2.3%
Median home value$185,900$199,800+7.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%
$25K-$50K 20.9%
$50K-$100K 31.1%
$100K+ 30.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.9%
$10K-$15K
4.1%
$15K-$20K
3.6%
$20K-$25K
4.0%
$25K-$30K
4.5%
$30K-$35K
4.3%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
3.9%
$50K-$60K
7.8%
$60K-$75K
10.3%
$75K-$100K
13.1%
$100K-$125K
9.6%
$125K-$150K
6.4%
$150K-$200K
7.2%
$200K+
7.2%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,014/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

58out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Oklahoma

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Oklahoma City697,125$68,65615.1%
2Tulsa413,794$59,83818.7%
3Norman129,672$67,70416.8%
4Broken Arrow118,180$86,7658.8%
5Edmond96,825$103,1838.1%
6Lawton90,595$54,43321.1%
7Moore63,420$80,42011.4%
8Midwest City58,297$57,52016.5%
9Enid50,653$62,12513.7%
10Stillwater49,269$43,70027.4%

Richest Cities in Oklahoma

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Nichols Hills$207,567$818,50072.6%
2Jenks$111,004$327,10050.6%
3Union City$105,833$298,40020.4%
4Piedmont$104,441$330,10040.1%
5Bixby$104,404$334,20048.3%
6Tuttle$103,994$320,50029.3%
7Goldsby$103,333$399,00048.2%
8Edmond$103,183$351,40057.6%
9Choctaw$100,574$242,10028.6%
10Justice$97,861$240,70034.4%

Most Affordable Cities in Oklahoma

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Helena1.1x$66,700$61,500
2Buffalo1.2x$88,300$72,065
3Geronimo1.3x$93,500$73,611
4Turley1.3x$54,600$42,298
5Healdton1.3x$66,400$51,286
6Waurika1.4x$64,800$45,882
7Tonkawa1.4x$84,300$58,767
8Goodwell1.4x$127,700$88,424
9Apache1.5x$86,100$59,375
10New Cordell1.5x$106,600$73,107

Explore Oklahoma Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Oklahoma (77)

77 results
Oklahoma County806,199$66,67916.0%$222,900
Tulsa County680,794$69,00914.7%$230,400
Cleveland County300,047$77,06812.9%$235,700
Canadian County168,985$87,7518.0%$246,200
Comanche County121,825$60,76118.1%$163,800
Rogers County98,610$80,0678.8%$240,500
Wagoner County86,609$81,2079.2%$234,800
Payne County82,972$49,80922.6%$223,300
Pottawatomie County73,463$61,39815.9%$165,400
Creek County72,830$62,33814.5%$182,100
Muskogee County66,444$53,61919.1%$153,200
Garfield County62,146$66,18212.6%$160,100
Grady County56,606$75,41912.2%$205,800
Washington County53,326$60,16216.1%$173,200
Logan County51,938$83,89911.6%$246,700
Le Flore County49,053$51,56519.4%$135,700
Carter County48,555$60,72316.2%$168,500
Bryan County48,253$57,22516.6%$174,900
Cherokee County47,942$53,21818.2%$168,500
Osage County45,997$62,84713.1%$182,100
McClain County45,273$84,5528.5%$255,900
Kay County43,625$58,42316.0%$124,700
Pittsburg County43,561$55,31017.7%$156,900
Stephens County43,551$61,62018.0%$145,300
Delaware County41,279$56,67619.0%$175,300
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All Cities & Places in Oklahoma (834)

834 results
Oklahoma City697,125$68,65615.1%$231,300
Tulsa413,794$59,83818.7%$205,300
Norman129,672$67,70416.8%$250,100
Broken Arrow118,180$86,7658.8%$250,400
Edmond96,825$103,1838.1%$351,400
Lawton90,595$54,43321.1%$142,100
Moore63,420$80,42011.4%$204,500
Midwest City58,297$57,52016.5%$164,500
Enid50,653$62,12513.7%$154,900
Stillwater49,269$43,70027.4%$237,200
Owasso40,151$79,0367.3%$243,100
Bartlesville37,878$58,86917.2%$167,200
Muskogee36,758$50,21324.1%$146,100
Shawnee31,671$55,81520.8%$160,100
Bixby30,155$104,4045.6%$334,200
Jenks27,102$111,0046.9%$327,100
Yukon25,529$75,2738.8%$198,900
Ardmore24,877$53,90017.4%$170,000
Ponca City24,326$55,94117.9%$135,800
Duncan22,958$58,05420.5%$131,500
Sapulpa22,570$63,81714.2%$171,600
Mustang22,192$87,8448.0%$239,200
Del City21,494$46,92522.6%$126,800
Bethany20,560$56,59120.5%$171,600
Claremore20,166$58,68512.1%$188,700
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Population Overview

Oklahoma has a total population of 4,028,634, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oklahoma is 37.0 years. This is 5% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oklahoma is $65,039. This is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 23% higher than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 5% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $199,800. Housing costs are 40% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oklahoma is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.7%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Oklahoma come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has a total population of 4,028,634 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Oklahoma?

The median household income in Oklahoma is $65,039, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma has 834 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 77 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Oklahoma?

The poverty rate in Oklahoma is 15.3%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Oklahoma?

The largest city in Oklahoma is Oklahoma City with a population of 697,125.