Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma is 800,487 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $65,374, the median home value is $207,800, and the median age is 35.1.

The population of Oklahoma County has grown 13.3% since 2010 (720,779 → 816,490), a +0.89% annualized rate.

Oklahoma County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

800,487

Population

+0.89%

Annual growth

1129

People / sq mi

$65,374

Median Income

$207,800

Median Home Value

Oklahoma County covers 709 sq mi of land at 1129.2 people per square mile.

About Oklahoma County, OK

Oklahoma County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 800,487. It ranks #1 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 35.1, younger than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Oklahoma County is $65,374, below the US median of $74,580. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $207,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,073. The homeownership rate of 58.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Oklahoma County reflects 35.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.9 minutes each way.

Oklahoma County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Oklahoma County had a population of 720,779 in 2010 and 816,490 in 2024, a 13.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 816,490 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.90%.

816,490

Population (2024)

720,779

Population (2010)

816,490

Peak (2024)

0.90%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	720,779	-	-	estimate
2011	730,890	+10,111	+1.40%	estimate
2012	743,477	+12,587	+1.72%	estimate
2013	756,286	+12,809	+1.72%	estimate
2014	766,928	+10,642	+1.41%	estimate
2015	777,406	+10,478	+1.37%	estimate
2016	784,684	+7,278	+0.94%	estimate
2017	786,126	+1,442	+0.18%	estimate
2018	790,926	+4,800	+0.61%	estimate
2019	797,563	+6,637	+0.84%	estimate
2020	798,283	+720	+0.09%	estimate
2021	799,961	+1,678	+0.21%	estimate
2022	805,165	+5,204	+0.65%	estimate
2023	811,096	+5,931	+0.74%	estimate
2024	816,490	+5,394	+0.67%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	59.9%
Black or African American	14.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	7.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

35.1

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

14.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.9%

5–9

7.1%

10–14

7.3%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

6.7%

25–34

15.0%

35–44

13.5%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

5.7%

65–74

8.7%

75–84

4.1%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 21.3% · Seniors (65+): 14.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,374+$1,771 vs state
Mean household income	$94,100
Per-capita income	$38,438
Poverty rate	11.6%+0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	61.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.9%

Finance & real estate

11.8%

Education & health care

9.6%

Construction

7.3%

Public administration

7.0%

Information

6.9%

Manufacturing

6.7%

Retail trade

5.3%

The largest employment sector in Oklahoma County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

77.6%

Public transit

9.5%

Work from home

21.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$207,800+$21,900 vs state

Median home value

$1,073

Median rent

58.6%

Homeownership rate

356,997

Total housing units

90.5%

Occupied

9.5%

Vacant

41.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.1%

With health insurance

95.1%

With broadband internet

30.6%

Foreign-born

8.0%

Veterans (18+)

14.2%

With a disability

81.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.5%

High School+

35.1%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (688,693)Tulsa (412,322)Norman (128,714)Broken Arrow (115,919)Edmond (95,618)Lawton (90,662)Moore (63,045)Midwest City (58,170)Enid (50,821)Stillwater (48,818)All Oklahoma cities →

Other counties in Oklahoma

Tulsa County (673,708)Cleveland County (297,545)Canadian County (162,621)Comanche County (121,699)Rogers County (97,235)Wagoner County (84,339)Payne County (82,290)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)Muskogee County (66,471)All Oklahoma counties →

Part of Oklahoma

Oklahoma demographic profile All Oklahoma data →

Metro areas in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (1,445,122)Tulsa (1,026,209)Fort Smith (228,916)Lawton (127,174)Enid (62,322)All US metros →

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Common questions about Oklahoma County, OK

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma has a population of 800,487 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 1129 people per square mile.

The population of Oklahoma County has grown 13.3% since 2010 (720,779 → 816,490), a +0.89% annualized rate.

The median household income in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma is $65,374, with mean (average) household income of $94,100 and per-capita income of $38,438. 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Oklahoma County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (59.9%), Black or African American (14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma is 35.1 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Oklahoma County is $207,800 and median monthly rent is $1,073. 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 356,997 total housing units, 9.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.