Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city in the state of Oklahoma, and ranks 29th in the US in terms of population. At the 2010 census, its population was 579,999, but a metropolitan population exceeding 1.25 million. In 2014, Oklahoma City had an estimated population of 1.31 million people.
Oklahoma City metro is home to 1.41 million residents, up from 1.25 million in 2010. The Oklahoma City-Shawnee Combined Statistical Area is a bit larger with a population of 1.34 million. While the 29th most populous city in the United States, Oklahoma City is 8th in terms of pure size.
Oklahoma City has a population density of 956 people per square mile (321 per square kilometer), which makes it one of the least densely populated major cities in the country.
Interestingly, Oklahoma City is one of the most diverse cities in the state, and its Hispanic population has grown dramatically over the years. The Hispanic population of Oklahoma City rose 85% from 2000 to 2010, with a proportion increasing from 5.2% to 8.9% in that same period.
Oklahoma City was founded in 1889 during The Land Run, with about 10,000 homesteaders settling the area. The small town snowballed with a population that doubled in just ten years.
Oklahoma City was admitted to the Union in 1907 as the population and commercial center of the state, surpassing the city of Guthrie. Shortly afterward, the capital was moved from Guthrie to Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City experienced a declining population in its city center during the 1970s and 1980s, following a trend common among many US cities at the time, as families began to move to the suburbs. Urban renewal projects removed many historic structures in the city but left Oklahoma City with a lot of vacant lots rather than the new development the city hoped.
In the early '90s, Oklahoma City began a major redevelopment project that established new life to its downtown area, including a baseball park, library, fairgrounds and a water canal with water taxis. This project, known as Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) became one of the most successful public-private partnerships in the country and increased downtown housing and demand for retail and residential features.
Downtown Oklahoma City development has continued since then, and the city has certainly succeeded in its goals, enjoying positive population growth in every census since its founding.
Oklahoma City has experienced very healthy growth over the last two decades, particularly among the suburbs. From 2000 to 2010, Oklahoma City grew 8.1%. It finally became the 29th most populous city in the US, passing Milwaukee and Las Vegas, in 2012.
Oklahoma City seems to be attracting residents from across the United States and the rural areas of the state, as more people move to the metropolitan area for jobs, education and a healthy economy. While Oklahoma enjoyed a lower-than-average unemployment rate at the height of the recession, Oklahoma City's rate was even lower.
Oklahoma City is expected to continue its healthy growth into the future, reaching 1.5 million in its metropolitan area by 2020.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma's estimated population is 649,021 according to the most recent United States census estimates. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is the 1st largest city in Oklahoma based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
The population density is 1070.46 people/mi² (413.30 people/km²).
The overall median age is 34.1 years, 33.3 years for males, and 34.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.7 males.
Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 267,357 households in the city, with an average size of 2.59 people per household. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%, with a median rent of $819/month. The median house has 5.3 rooms, and has a value of $148,500.
The median income for households in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is $51,581, while the mean household income is $72,393.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oklahoma City was:
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
| 2018 | 649,021 | 5,684 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 643,337 | 3,193 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 640,144 | 7,951 | 1.26% |
| 2015 | 632,193 | 10,610 | 1.71% |
| 2014 | 621,583 | 9,584 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 611,999 | 10,969 | 1.83% |
| 2012 | 601,030 | 10,206 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 590,824 | 8,539 | 1.47% |
| 2010 | 582,285 | 76,153 | 1.41% |
| 2000 | 506,132 | 61,413 | 1.30% |
| 1990 | 444,719 | 40,705 | 0.96% |
| 1980 | 404,014 | 35,850 | 0.93% |
| 1970 | 368,164 | 43,911 | 1.28% |
| 1960 | 324,253 | 80,749 | 2.91% |
| 1950 | 243,504 | 39,080 | 1.76% |
| 1940 | 204,424 | 19,035 | 0.98% |
| 1930 | 185,389 | 94,094 | 7.34% |
| 1920 | 91,295 | 27,090 | 3.58% |
| 1910 | 64,205 | 54,168 | 20.39% |
| 1900 | 10,037 | 5,886 | 9.23% |
| 1890 | 4,151 | 0.00% |
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
| 2018 | 1,396,445 | 13,196 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 1,383,249 | 9,096 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 1,374,153 | 16,141 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 1,358,012 | 21,072 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 1,336,940 | 16,123 | 1.21% |
| 2013 | 1,320,817 | 22,341 | 1.69% |
| 2012 | 1,298,476 | 21,192 | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 1,277,284 | 19,487 | 1.53% |
| 2010 | 1,257,797 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population |
| White | 425,997 |
| Black or African American | 91,265 |
| Two or More Races | 41,050 |
| Asian | 28,269 |
| Some Other Race | 24,603 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17,542 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 465 |
34.1
33.3
34.9
There are 466,453 adults, (74,930 of whom are seniors) in Oklahoma City.
Female
319,831
50.83%
Male
309,360
49.17%
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
| All | 237,895 | 2.59 | 58.8 |
| Married | 103,924 | 3.35 | 77.9 |
| Non Family | 90,139 | 1.27 | 43.7 |
| Female | 31,510 | 3.51 | 41.4 |
| Male | 12,322 | 3.47 | 51.8 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25,112 | 6.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33,815 | 8.28% |
| High School Graduate | 103,452 | 25.35% |
| Some College | 95,629 | 23.43% |
| Associates Degree | 29,486 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79,424 | 19.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 41,254 | 10.11% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
| White | 250,100 | 231,401 | 89,423 |
| Black | 56,866 | 50,386 | 11,230 |
| Hispanic | 56,526 | 29,664 | 5,279 |
| Asian | 19,334 | 15,497 | 7,816 |
| Multiple Races | 17,548 | 15,094 | 5,055 |
| Other Race | 12,368 | 6,077 | 825 |
| Native American | 10,961 | 9,437 | 2,482 |
| Islander | 230 | 186 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.43%.
$35,196
Average Earnings
$40,802
Average Male
$30,215
Average Female
79.83% of Oklahoma City residents speak only English, while 20.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.79% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
| White | 334,008 | 34,336 | 10.28% |
| Hispanic | 118,803 | 33,186 | 27.93% |
| Black | 88,384 | 24,990 | 28.27% |
| Multiple | 40,023 | 9,362 | 23.39% |
| Other | 24,284 | 5,711 | 23.52% |
| Asian | 27,979 | 3,343 | 11.95% |
| Native | 16,826 | 3,295 | 19.58% |
| Islander | 462 | 196 | 42.42% |
17.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.32%
Male Poverty Rate
18.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oklahoma City is Islander, with 42.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oklahoma City is White, with 10.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.78%.
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
| White | 31,435 | 9.67% |
| Black | 6,373 | 9.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,839 | 2.63% |
| 2 or More | 1,694 | 7.84% |
| Indian | 1,042 | 8.01% |
| Other | 321 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 306 | 1.42% |
| Hawaiian | 12 | 3.93% |
8.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
87.94%
Native Born
12.06%
Foreign Born
8.06%
Non Citizen
87.94% of Oklahoma City residents were born in the United States, with 57.39% having been born in Oklahoma. 8.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.