Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Oklahoma County, Oklahoma has a population of 806,199, the 1st most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $66,679 and the median home value is $222,900. The poverty rate is 16.0%.

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

Oklahoma County Quick Facts

Population 806,199

Median Household Income $66,679

Median Home Value $222,900

Poverty Rate 16.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 35.2 years

Homeownership Rate 58.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.9%

High School Graduation 88.5%

Cities/Places 20

Population 806,199 1st of 77

Median Income $66,679 3% higher than state

Poverty Rate 16.0%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Oklahoma County Changed

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

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	800,487	806,199	+0.7%
Median household income	$65,374	$66,679	+2.0%
Median home value	$207,800	$222,900	+7.3%

Median Household Income

Oklahoma

$66,679

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Oklahoma

$222,900

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.4%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 31.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

9.2%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.2%

Renter 41.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,116/mo 20.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.3%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

20.0%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Oklahoma County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Oklahoma City	697,125	$68,656	15.1%	$231,300
Edmond	96,825	$103,183	8.1%	$351,400
Midwest City	58,297	$57,520	16.5%	$164,500
Del City	21,494	$46,925	22.6%	$126,800
Bethany	20,560	$56,591	20.5%	$171,600
Choctaw	12,303	$100,574	6.3%	$242,100
Warr Acres	10,466	$53,273	19.0%	$164,500
The Village	9,447	$77,108	11.6%	$211,800
Harrah	6,684	$84,375	10.8%	$225,400
Spencer	3,928	$59,861	15.1%	$157,000
Nichols Hills	3,843	$207,567	2.8%	$818,500
Jones	3,053	$77,371	15.2%	$219,300
Nicoma Park	2,566	$62,447	17.8%	$162,100
Luther	1,627	$51,827	8.3%	$212,800
Forest Park	949	$103,929	0.4%	$289,000
Valley Brook	647	$47,200	23.0%	$72,700
Woodlawn Park	180	$90,625	2.8%	$283,800
Arcadia	176	$42,083	13.6%	$187,500
Lake Aluma	105	$250,000+	14.3%	$1,163,500
Smith Village	40	N/A	12.5%	$127,500

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Population Overview

Oklahoma County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 806,199. It is the 1st most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oklahoma County is 35.2 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oklahoma County is $66,679. This is 3% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $222,900. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $199,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 58.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% 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 52.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (14.0% vs 6.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.1% vs 12.7%).

Education

35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Oklahoma County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Oklahoma County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and 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 County, Oklahoma?

Oklahoma County has a population of 806,199, making it the 1st most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Oklahoma County?

The median household income in Oklahoma County is $66,679 with a poverty rate of 16.0%.

How many cities are in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma?

Oklahoma County contains 20 Census-designated places.