Oklahoma County, OK

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2020 Population

792,668

0.693% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jim Inhofe

Republican Party

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

34.5

0.291% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.5%

2.57% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,519

1.83% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$157,500

2.74% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

376,796

0.421% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Oklahoma County, OK had a population of 793k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $55,519. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Oklahoma County, OK grew from 787,216 to 792,668, a 0.693% increase and its median household income grew from $54,520 to $55,519, a 1.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.9%), White (Hispanic) (11.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.02%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.59%).

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 (3,100 degrees awarded in 2020), Oklahoma City Community College (1,944 degrees), and University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (1,211 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Oklahoma County, OK was $157,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.5%.

Most people in Oklahoma County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 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.

Photo by Bill Wilson

Population & Diversity

Oklahoma County, OK is home to a population of 793k people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 10.2% of Oklahoma County, OK residents were born outside of the country (80.6k people).

In 2020, there were 3.73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (439k people) in Oklahoma County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 118k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 92k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.5%

2020 Citizenship

93.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.5% of Oklahoma County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Oklahoma County, OK was 93.2%, 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)
439k ± 747
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 1.34k
White (Hispanic)
92k ± 2.81k

17.7%

Hispanic Population

140k people

17.7% of the people in Oklahoma County, OK are hispanic (140k 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
103,787 ± 7,805 people
Vietnam
13,223 ± 2,818 people
India
10,314 ± 2,490 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 103,787 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,223 and India with 10,314.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

80.6k people

10.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

80.8k people

As of 2020, 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 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oklahoma County, OK was 10.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
16,631 ± 993
Gulf War (2001-)
14,131 ± 857
Gulf War (1990s)
7,763 ± 736

Oklahoma County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oklahoma County, OK employs 377k people. The largest industries in Oklahoma County, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (52,098 people), Retail Trade (44,403 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (31,452 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,649), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,882), and Utilities ($67,017).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,810. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

377k

2020 Value

± 4,999

0.421%

1 Year growth

± 1.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oklahoma County, OK grew at a rate of 0.421%, from 375k employees to 377k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oklahoma County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (44,856 people), Sales & Related Occupations (40,072 people), and Management Occupations (36,685 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oklahoma County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

377k

2020 Value

± 4,999

0.421%

1 Year growth

± 1.71%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oklahoma County, OK grew at a rate of 0.421%, from 375k employees to 377k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oklahoma County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (52,098 people), Retail Trade (44,403 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (31,452 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

$41,192

Median earning men ± $537

$31,111

Median earning women ± $457

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,804), Public Administration ($61,212), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,479).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,196), Public Administration ($47,214), and Wholesale Trade ($42,816).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $20.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($16B) and Machinery ($12.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oklahoma.

$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

83.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 83.6% 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
$32.9B
Kansas
$10.9B
California
$5.58B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $32.9B, followed by Kansas with $10.9B and California and $5.58B.

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%).

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Jim Inhofe

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on November 16, 1994
Elected to the seat following the resignation of David Boren.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

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

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Oklahoma County, OK awarded 12,508 degrees. The student population of Oklahoma County, OK in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 20,293 male students and 32,854 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oklahoma County, OK are White (6,941 and 58.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,531 and 12.9%), Black or African American (1,189 and 10%), and Two or More Races (886 and 7.46%).

The largest universities in Oklahoma County, OK by number of degrees awarded are University of Central Oklahoma (3,100 and 24.8%), Oklahoma City Community College (1,944 and 15.5%), and University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (1,211 and 9.68%).

The most popular majors in Oklahoma County, OK are General Studies (1,027 and 8.21%), Registered Nursing (879 and 7.03%), and General Business Administration & Management (423 and 3.38%).

The median tuition costs in Oklahoma County, OK are $24,845 for private four year colleges, and $4,788 and $17,573 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Oklahoma County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 53,147 (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 2020 there were 53,147 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 28,405 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
521 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
303 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
225 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oklahoma County, OK was Registered Nursing with 521 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
3,100 degrees awarded
Oklahoma City Community College
1,944 degrees awarded
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
1,211 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Central Oklahoma with 3,100 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 4,585 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oklahoma County, OK, which is 0.579 times less than the 7,923 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,941 degrees mean that there were 4.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,531 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 ($24,845) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,877) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.739% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.619% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (954k), Some college (752k), and Secondary Education (474k).

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 $157,500 in 2020, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $153,300 to $157,500, a 2.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Oklahoma County, OK is 59.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Oklahoma County, OK have an average commute time of 21.5 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 $55,519. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Oklahoma County, OK was Census Tract 1064.01 with a value of $173,889, followed by Census Tract 1081.01 and Census Tract 1081.09, with respective values of $167,292 and $139,500.

In 2021, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.544%.

Housing

Property

$157,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,302

$181,874

Median Property Taxes

±$3,700

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

59.5%

Homeownership

2020

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 59.5% of the housing units in Oklahoma County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.9%.

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 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oklahoma County, OK was Census Tract 1064.01 with a value of $173,889, followed by Census Tract 1081.01 and Census Tract 1081.09, with respective values of $167,292 and $139,500.

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.

$55,519

Median Household Income

± $1,111

306k

Number of Households

± 4,594

In 2020, the median household income of the 306k households in Oklahoma County, OK grew to $55,519 from the previous year's value of $54,520.

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.

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2020, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.09% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (9.94%)
Worked At Home (5.2%)

In 2020, 81.3% of workers in Oklahoma County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.94%) and those who worked at home (5.2%).

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

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oklahoma County, OK have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% 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 2021, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.544%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oklahoma County, OK (121k out of 777k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 2021, 19.2% of the children was living in poverty in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.2%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 598 in Oklahoma County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, 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

85.9% of the population of Oklahoma County, OK has health coverage, with 44.5% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 9.69% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 2.58% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oklahoma was $7,627 in 2014. This is a 4.58% increase from the previous year ($7,293).

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma County, OK see 1181 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.682% increase from the previous year (1173 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 947 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 148 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oklahoma. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oklahoma, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,181 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma County, OK

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma County, OK see an average of 1,181 patients per year. This represents a 0.682% increase from the previous year (1,173 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oklahoma across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.1%

Uninsured

44.5%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

9.69%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

2.58%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oklahoma County, OK grew by 0.855% from 14% to 14.1%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 65.4 in Oklahoma County, OK.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 32.8% in Oklahoma County, OK.

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

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