Oklahoma County, OK

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2021 Population

790,938

0.218% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.1

0.573% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.8%

1.32% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,239

4.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,000

4.13% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

379,731

0.779% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Oklahoma County, OK had a population of 791k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $58,239. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oklahoma County, OK declined from 792,668 to 790,938, a −0.218% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,519 to $58,239, a 4.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), White (Hispanic) (10.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.55%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.06%).

None of the households in Oklahoma County, OK 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.

93.5% of the residents in Oklahoma County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oklahoma County, OK are University of Central Oklahoma (3,015 degrees awarded in 2021), Oklahoma City Community College (2,158 degrees), and University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (1,138 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oklahoma County, OK was $164,000, and the homeownership rate was 59.3%.

Most people in Oklahoma County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Oklahoma County, OK was 2 cars per household.

Oklahoma County, OK borders Canadian County, OK, Cleveland County, OK, Kingfisher County, OK, Lincoln County, OK, Logan County, OK, and Pottawatomie County, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Oklahoma County, OK is home to a population of 791k people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.2% of Oklahoma County, OK residents were born outside of the country (80.6k people).

In 2021, there were 3.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (433k people) in Oklahoma County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 116k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 80.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.5%

2021 Citizenship

93.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.5% of Oklahoma County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oklahoma County, OK was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
433k ± 1.02k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 1.71k
White (Hispanic)
80.8k ± 2.79k

18%

Hispanic Population

142k people

18% of the people in Oklahoma County, OK are hispanic (142k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,637 ± 7,689 people
Vietnam
11,889 ± 2,673 people
India
11,630 ± 2,644 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 100,637 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 11,889 and India with 11,630.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

80.6k people

10.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

80.6k people

As of 2021, 10.2% of Oklahoma County, OK residents (80.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oklahoma County, OK was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
16,054 ± 931
Gulf War (2001-)
13,872 ± 890
Gulf War (1990s)
8,517 ± 727

Oklahoma County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oklahoma County, OK employs 380k people. The largest industries in Oklahoma County, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (53,483 people), Retail Trade (45,226 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (30,460 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($86,220), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,557), and Utilities ($72,832).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,988. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

380k

2021 Value

± 4,893

0.779%

1 Year growth

± 1.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oklahoma County, OK grew at a rate of 0.779%, from 377k employees to 380k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oklahoma County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (44,206 people), Sales & Related Occupations (38,306 people), and Management Occupations (36,918 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oklahoma County, OK.

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

380k

2021 Value

± 4,893

0.779%

1 Year growth

± 1.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oklahoma County, OK grew at a rate of 0.779%, from 377k employees to 380k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oklahoma County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (53,483 people), Retail Trade (45,226 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (30,460 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oklahoma County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Oklahoma County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,278

Median earning men ± $751

$32,069

Median earning women ± $516

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,967), Public Administration ($65,974), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,121).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,283), Public Administration ($50,909), and Wholesale Trade ($43,648).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

11,285
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
6,799
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
5,944
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$8.19M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$4.92M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$4.7M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma County, OK went to Donald J. Trump with 49.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.79%).

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 (49.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.79%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat 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 2021, universities in Oklahoma County, OK awarded 12,558 degrees. The student population of Oklahoma County, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 19,963 male students and 32,258 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oklahoma County, OK are White (6,929 and 57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,560 and 13%), Black or African American (1,262 and 10.5%), and Two or More Races (936 and 7.77%).

The largest universities in Oklahoma County, OK by number of degrees awarded are University of Central Oklahoma (3,015 and 24%), Oklahoma City Community College (2,158 and 17.2%), and University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (1,138 and 9.06%).

The most popular majors in Oklahoma County, OK are General Studies (1,078 and 8.58%), Registered Nursing (1,021 and 8.13%), and General Business Administration & Management (475 and 3.78%).

The median tuition costs in Oklahoma County, OK are $25,295 for private four year colleges, and $5,220 and $17,709 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Oklahoma County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 52,221 (38.2% men and 61.8% women).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 52,221 students enrolled in Oklahoma County, OK, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 27,275 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
269 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
219 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
541 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oklahoma County, OK was General Studies with 269 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Central Oklahoma
3,015 degrees awarded
Oklahoma City Community College
2,158 degrees awarded
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
1,138 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Central Oklahoma with 3,015 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,714 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oklahoma County, OK, which is 0.601 times less than the 7,844 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,929 degrees mean that there were 4.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,560 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 ($25,295) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,209) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,520) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

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 County, OK was $164,000 in 2021, which is 0.67 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $157,500 to $164,000, a 4.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Oklahoma County, OK is 59.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oklahoma County, OK have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oklahoma County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oklahoma County, OK is $58,239. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Oklahoma County, OK was Census Tract 1064.01 with a value of $200,625, followed by Census Tract 1081.01 and Census Tract 1081.09, with respective values of $155,846 and $141,607.

In 2022, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.659%.

Housing

Property

$164,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,834

$185,974

Median Property Taxes

±$3,151

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 County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

59.3%

Homeownership

2021

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59.3% of the housing units in Oklahoma County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1064.01
Census Tract 1081.01
Census Tract 1081.09

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oklahoma County, OK was Census Tract 1064.01 with a value of $200,625, followed by Census Tract 1081.01 and Census Tract 1081.09, with respective values of $155,846 and $141,607.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Oklahoma County, OK 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.

$58,239

Median Household Income

± $973

314k

Number of Households

± 4,366

In 2021, the median household income of the 314k households in Oklahoma County, OK grew to $58,239 from the previous year's value of $55,519.

The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma County, OK 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oklahoma County, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.63%)
Worked At Home (6.76%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Oklahoma County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.63%) and those who worked at home (6.76%).

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

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oklahoma County, OK have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Oklahoma County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oklahoma County, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.659%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oklahoma County, OK (122k out of 777k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oklahoma County, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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 2022, 19.9% of the children was living in poverty in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 598 in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 92 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86% of the population of Oklahoma County, OK has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 9.99% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma County, OK see 1146 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.96% decrease from the previous year (1181 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 944 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 144 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,146 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma County, OK

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma County, OK see an average of 1,146 patients per year. This represents a 2.96% decrease from the previous year (1,181 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

9.99%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.41%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oklahoma County, OK declined by 1.15% from 14.1% to 14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oklahoma County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 59.4 in Oklahoma County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oklahoma County, OK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 34% in Oklahoma County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Oklahoma County, OK.

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