Tulsa County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Tulsa County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 673,708. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tulsa County is 36.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tulsa County is $67,317. This is 6% higher than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $213,500. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $185,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tulsa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.7% vs 2.3%).

Education

33.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Tulsa County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% 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 89.8%.