Tulsa, OK

Census Place

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2021 Population

410,652

2.04% 1-year growth

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.6

1.14% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18%

1.58% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,438

5.99% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$151,500

5.65% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

195,359

1.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tulsa, OK had a population of 411k people with a median age of 35.6 and a median household income of $52,438. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tulsa, OK grew from 402,441 to 410,652, a 2.04% increase and its median household income grew from $49,474 to $52,438, a 5.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tulsa, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), White (Hispanic) (8.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.23%).

None of the households in Tulsa, 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.

92.5% of the residents in Tulsa, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tulsa, OK are Tulsa Technology Center (3,777 degrees awarded in 2021), Tulsa Community College (2,823 degrees), and University of Tulsa (1,176 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tulsa, OK was $151,500, and the homeownership rate was 52.4%.

Most people in Tulsa, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Tulsa, OK was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Central Park in Tulsa

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Population & Diversity

Tulsa, OK is home to a population of 411k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 11% of Tulsa, OK residents were born outside of the country (45.2k people).

In 2021, there were 3.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (218k people) in Tulsa, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 36.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.5%

2021 Citizenship

92.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.5% of Tulsa, OK residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tulsa, OK was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tulsa, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
218k ± 1.83k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
59.9k ± 1.27k
White (Hispanic)
36.5k ± 1.31k

17.1%

Hispanic Population

70.4k people

17.1% of the people in Tulsa, OK are hispanic (70.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

45.2k people

11.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

45.2k people

As of 2021, 11% of Tulsa, OK residents (45.2k 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 Tulsa, OK was 11.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,928 ± 450
Gulf War (2001-)
4,113 ± 335
Gulf War (1990s)
3,094 ± 298

Tulsa, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tulsa, OK employs 195k people. The largest industries in Tulsa, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,577 people), Retail Trade (22,175 people), and Manufacturing (20,124 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($90,777), Utilities ($82,774), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,266).

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

195k

2021 Value

± 2,572

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 1.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tulsa, OK grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 192k employees to 195k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tulsa, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (22,991 people), Sales & Related Occupations (19,962 people), and Management Occupations (18,761 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tulsa, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

195k

2021 Value

± 2,572

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 1.86%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tulsa, OK grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 192k employees to 195k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tulsa, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (26,577 people), Retail Trade (22,175 people), and Manufacturing (20,124 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tulsa, OK, though some of these residents may live in Tulsa, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,252

Median earning men ± $776

$30,889

Median earning women ± $522

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($87,649), Public Administration ($57,342), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,988).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,768), Public Administration ($48,005), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,320).

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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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 went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

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

Voting results are not available for Tulsa, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma 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 Tulsa, OK awarded 11,159 degrees. The student population of Tulsa, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,375 male students and 18,111 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tulsa, OK are White (5,530 and 50.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,833 and 16.9%), Black or African American (1,084 and 9.98%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (820 and 7.55%).

The largest universities in Tulsa, OK by number of degrees awarded are Tulsa Technology Center (3,777 and 33.8%), Tulsa Community College (2,823 and 25.3%), and University of Tulsa (1,176 and 10.5%).

The most popular majors in Tulsa, OK are Welding Technology (716 and 6.42%), General Health & Wellness (620 and 5.56%), and General Business Administration & Management (606 and 5.43%).

The median tuition cost in Tulsa, OK for private four year colleges is $37,269.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Tulsa, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 31,486 (42.5% men and 57.5% 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 31,486 students enrolled in Tulsa, OK, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,181 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
371 degrees awarded
General Studies
318 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
269 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tulsa, OK was General Business Administration & Management with 371 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tulsa Technology Center
3,777 degrees awarded
Tulsa Community College
2,823 degrees awarded
University of Tulsa
1,176 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tulsa Technology Center with 3,777 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,955 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tulsa, OK, which is 0.799 times less than the 6,204 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 5,530 degrees mean that there were 3.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,833 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 ($37,269) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,079) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,654) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

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 Tulsa, OK was $151,500 in 2021, which is 0.619 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $143,400 to $151,500, a 5.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Tulsa, OK is 52.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tulsa, OK have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tulsa, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tulsa, OK is $52,438. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Tulsa, OK was Census Tract 43.01 with a value of $216,667, followed by Census Tract 76.38 and Census Tract 41.01, with respective values of $195,882 and $194,250.

Housing

Property

$151,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,462

$88,080

Median Property Taxes

±$1,729

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

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

Rent vs Own

52.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.4% of the housing units in Tulsa, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tulsa, 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 43.01
Census Tract 76.38
Census Tract 41.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tulsa, OK was Census Tract 43.01 with a value of $216,667, followed by Census Tract 76.38 and Census Tract 41.01, with respective values of $195,882 and $194,250.

The following map shows all of the places in Tulsa, 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.

$52,438

Median Household Income

± $724

168k

Number of Households

± 2,412

In 2021, the median household income of the 168k households in Tulsa, OK grew to $52,438 from the previous year's value of $49,474.

The following chart displays the households in Tulsa, 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 Tulsa, 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 (78.4%)
Carpooled (9.93%)
Worked At Home (7.19%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Tulsa, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.93%) and those who worked at home (7.19%).

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

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tulsa, OK have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% of the workforce in Tulsa, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tulsa, OK (72.7k out of 404k 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 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

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.

Health

83.3% of the population of Tulsa, OK has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tulsa County, OK see 902 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.442% decrease from the previous year (906 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1433 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 206 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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902 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tulsa County, OK

Primary care physicians in Tulsa County, OK see an average of 902 patients per year. This represents a 0.442% decrease from the previous year (906 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.7%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tulsa, OK grew by 0.0264% from 16.7% to 16.7%.

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