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Tulsa, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Tulsa, Oklahoma is 412,322 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Oklahoma. The median household income is $58,407, the median home value is $189,600, and the median age is 35.5.

The population has grown 5.8% since 2010 (392,403 → 415,154).

412,322

Population

2085

People / sq mi

$58,407

Median Income

$189,600

Median Home Value

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Tulsa covers 197.7 sq mi of land at 2085 people per square mile.

About Tulsa, OK

The poverty rate is what most separates Tulsa from the typical city: 14.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Tulsa is a city in Oklahoma with a population of 412,322. It is the #2-largest of all cities in Oklahoma nationally.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $58,407, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.2% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $189,600, with typical rent around $998.

Roughly 33.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. Around 10.1% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Tulsa: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Tulsa city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Tulsa city had a population of 392,403 in 2010 and 415,154 in 2024, a 5.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 415,154 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.41%.

2024 · 415K20102024
Tulsa city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

415,154

Population (2024)

392,403

Population (2010)

415,154

Peak (2024)

0.41%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010392,403
2011393,005
2012394,643
2013398,401
2014399,892
2015403,491
2016404,007
2017402,060
2018400,414
2019401,190
2020413,663
2021412,923
2022413,062
2023414,035
2024415,154

Race & Ethnicity

White57.0%
Black or African American14.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)10.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$58,407

Median Household Income

$37,533

Per Capita Income

14.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$189,600

Median Home Value

$998

Median Rent

52.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.6%

High School+

33.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

75.4%

Public Transit

10.1%

Work From Home

18.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

31.7%

Foreign Born

79.5%

Non-English at Home

6.0%

Veterans

14.4%

With Disability

83.5%

Health Insurance

94.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.5%
Manufacturing9.9%
Construction7.6%
Information6.0%
Retail Trade5.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.2%
Public Administration2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%
Agriculture & Mining1.6%

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Common questions about Tulsa, OK

Frequently Asked Questions

Tulsa, Oklahoma has a population of 412,322 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Oklahoma.

The median household income in Tulsa, Oklahoma is $58,407, with 14.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Tulsa, Oklahoma is $189,600, with median monthly rent at $998 and a homeownership rate of 52.0%.

The median age in Tulsa, Oklahoma is 35.5 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The population has grown 5.8% since 2010 (392,403 → 415,154).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.