Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oklahoma County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 800,487. It is the 1st most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oklahoma County is 35.1 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oklahoma County is $65,374. This is 3% higher than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $207,800. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $185,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oklahoma County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (14.2% vs 6.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (19.6% vs 12.3%).

Education

35.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oklahoma County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.