State
Land Area
606.4 sq mi
Density
1,103.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.08%
Growth Since 2010
15.40%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
1,439,640
Oklahoma City is a city located in Oklahoma. With a 2020 population of 669,347, it is the largest city in Oklahoma and the 24th largest city in the United States. Oklahoma City is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 15.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 579,999 in 2010. Oklahoma City reached it's highest population of 669,347 in 2021. Spanning over 621 miles, Oklahoma City has a population density of 1,104 people per square mile.
The average household income in Oklahoma City is $77,896 with a poverty rate of 16.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $871 per month, and the median house value is $158,500. The median age in Oklahoma City is 34.1 years, 33.3 years for males, and 35.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.7 males.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oklahoma City was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 1,439,640 | 15,340 | 1.07% |
2020 | 1,424,300 | 15,350 | 1.08% |
2019 | 1,408,950 | 15,350 | 1.09% |
2018 | 1,393,600 | 12,110 | 0.87% |
2017 | 1,381,490 | 8,510 | 0.62% |
2016 | 1,372,980 | 15,800 | 1.15% |
2015 | 1,357,180 | 20,920 | 1.54% |
2014 | 1,336,260 | 16,110 | 1.21% |
2013 | 1,320,150 | 22,290 | 1.69% |
2012 | 1,297,860 | 20,820 | 1.60% |
2011 | 1,277,040 | 19,250 | 1.51% |
2010 | 1,257,790 | 0.00% |
Race | Population | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White | 435,663 | 67.68% |
Black or African American | 91,905 | 14.28% |
Two or More Races | 40,842 | 6.34% |
Asian | 29,042 | 4.51% |
Some Other Race | 26,554 | 4.13% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 18,931 | 2.94% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 755 | 0.12% |
Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
---|---|---|---|
All | 242,748 | 2.6 | 58.9 |
Married | 105,329 | 3.35 | 78.1 |
Non Family | 93,052 | 1.28 | 43.9 |
Female | 31,799 | 3.6 | 41.7 |
Male | 12,568 | 3.49 | 53.1 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 25,127 | 6.00% |
9th to 12th Grade | 32,000 | 7.64% |
High School Graduate | 106,554 | 25.44% |
Some College | 95,951 | 22.91% |
Associates Degree | 30,776 | 7.35% |
Bachelors Degree | 82,523 | 19.70% |
Graduate Degree | 45,960 | 10.97% |
Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
White | 253,479 | 236,963 | 94,150 |
Hispanic | 60,302 | 32,876 | 6,258 |
Black | 57,807 | 51,420 | 11,718 |
Asian | 20,280 | 16,462 | 8,392 |
Multiple Races | 17,677 | 15,842 | 5,860 |
Other Race | 13,343 | 7,054 | 926 |
Native American | 11,681 | 10,114 | 2,700 |
Islander | 384 | 384 | 117 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.38%.
$37,632
Average Earnings
$43,291
Average Male
$31,581
Average Female
79.66% of Oklahoma City residents speak only English, while 20.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.17% of the population.
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 125,346 | 32,224 | 25.71% |
White | 337,174 | 31,449 | 9.33% |
Black | 89,225 | 25,659 | 28.76% |
Multiple | 40,088 | 8,696 | 21.69% |
Other | 26,240 | 6,914 | 26.35% |
Native | 18,307 | 3,470 | 18.95% |
Asian | 28,817 | 2,464 | 8.55% |
Islander | 732 | 262 | 35.79% |
16.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.70%
Male Poverty Rate
17.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oklahoma City is Islander, with 35.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oklahoma City is Asian, with 8.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.36%.
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
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 | 30,699 | 9.26% |
Black | 5,800 | 8.67% |
Hispanic | 2,278 | 3.05% |
2 or More | 1,459 | 6.62% |
Indian | 1,130 | 8.16% |
Other | 450 | 2.74% |
Asian | 358 | 1.58% |
Hawaiian | 46 | 9.20% |
9.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
88.17%
Native Born
11.83%
Foreign Born
7.62%
Non Citizen
4.21%
Naturalized
88.17% of Oklahoma City residents were born in the United States, with 57.70% having been born in Oklahoma. 7.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 669,347 | 7,145 | 1.08% |
2020 | 662,202 | 7,145 | 1.09% |
2019 | 655,057 | 7,145 | 1.10% |
2018 | 647,912 | 5,090 | 0.79% |
2017 | 642,822 | 2,898 | 0.45% |
2016 | 639,924 | 7,752 | 1.23% |
2015 | 632,172 | 10,533 | 1.69% |
2014 | 621,639 | 9,578 | 1.56% |
2013 | 612,061 | 11,090 | 1.85% |
2012 | 600,971 | 10,024 | 1.70% |
2011 | 590,947 | 8,431 | 1.45% |
2010 | 582,516 | 76,384 | 1.42% |
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% |