Census ACS 2023 · 18 metrics compared
Oklahoma vs Connecticut
Oklahoma and Connecticut compared across 18 demographic and economic metrics. Connecticut leads in 8 of the comparable categories.
5
Oklahoma wins
8
Connecticut wins
| Metric | Oklahoma | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,995,260 | 3,598,348 |
| Median Age | 36.9 | 41.2 |
| Median Household Income | $63,603 | $93,760 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,859 | $54,409 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% | 6.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 3.7% |
| Median Home Value | $185,900 | $343,200 |
| Median Rent | $980 | $1,431 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.8% | 66.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.8% | 41.9% |
| High School+ | 89.1% | 91.3% |
| Work From Home | 8.5% | 14.4% |
| Avg Commute (min) | 22.4 | 26.6 |
| White | 66.8% | 67.6% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 1.2% |
| Black | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born | 32.7% | 27.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oklahoma has a population of 3,995,260 compared to Connecticut's 3,598,348.
Across the metrics compared, Oklahoma leads in 5 categories while Connecticut leads in 8. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
All data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Comparison based on American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Green highlighting indicates the "better" value where applicable (higher income is better, lower poverty is better, etc.). Race and ethnicity metrics are not highlighted as there is no "better" value.