Oklahoma
4.1 million people live in Oklahoma. Its population grew 4.1% since 2020, the 14th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $68,441 a year, 19% below the national median, and the median home is worth $234,000, 37% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 4.1 million
- 24th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $68,441
- 19% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $234,000
- 37% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 14.4%
- 2.6 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$68,441 per year
19% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 7th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$37,314 per year
21% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 4th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
14.4%
2.6 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 9th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
23.1 min one way
16% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 10th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$234,000
37% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 5th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,107 per month
29% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 10th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
65.5%
0.2 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 14th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
4,123,288
1.2% of the U.S. total. 24th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+4.1%
1.0 point above the U.S. (+3.1%). 14th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
23.2%
2.1 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 7th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.0%
0.9 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 9th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
6.4%
8.3 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 17th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Oklahoma, at 58.7%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 58.7% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 7.2% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 2.7% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 17.3% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 14.0% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
8.7 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 5th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
15.1%
4.9 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 3rd highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.