Rank #28 by Population · Updated April 2026
Oklahoma Population 2026
The population of Oklahoma is 3,995,260 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $63,603, the median home value is $185,900, and the median age is 36.9.
Oklahoma's population has grown 147.1% since 1910 (1,657,155 → 4,095,393).
3,995,260
Population
58
People / sq mi
$63,603
Median Income
36.9
Median Age
Oklahoma covers 68,597 sq mi of land at a density of 58.2 people per square mile.
About Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $185,900. With 3,995,260 residents, Oklahoma is a US state. It ranks #28 among US states by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $63,603, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.1% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $185,900, with typical rent around $980.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 27.8%, below the national 35.0%. Just 8.5% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Oklahoma, #28 by population
Oklahoma Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Oklahoma had a population of 1,657,155 in 1910 and 4,095,393 in 2024, a 2.5× growth over 114 years. The peak was 4,095,393 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.80%.
4,095,393
Population (2024)
1,657,155
Population (1910)
4,095,393
Peak (2024)
0.80%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,657,155 |
| 1920 | 2,028,283 |
| 1930 | 2,396,040 |
| 1940 | 2,336,434 |
| 1950 | 2,233,351 |
| 1960 | 2,328,284 |
| 1970 | 2,559,229 |
| 1980 | 3,025,290 |
| 1990 | 3,145,585 |
| 2000 | 3,450,654 |
| 2010 | 3,751,351 |
| 2020 | 3,959,353 |
| 2020 | 3,965,415 |
| 2021 | 3,992,238 |
| 2022 | 4,026,229 |
| 2023 | 4,063,882 |
| 2024 | 4,095,393 |
Age Distribution
Male: 49.8% · Female: 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 7.4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.9% |
Economy & Income
$63,603
Median Household Income
$34,859
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
$87,325
Mean Household Income
57.5%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Oklahoma's overall price level is 87.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 12.2% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Oklahoma's median household income of $63,603 has the buying power of $72,405 in average-priced areas.
87.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$72,405
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$63,603
Nominal Median Income
Education
89.1%
High School Graduate+
27.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
48,332
Live Births (2022)
12.1
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
56.2%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 69.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
Housing
$185,900
Median Home Value
$980
Median Rent
1,763,036
Total Housing Units
65.8%
Owner-Occupied
34.2%
Renter-Occupied
12.5%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
88.7% of Oklahoma residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Oklahoma:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 111,661 | 2.98% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 10,089 | 0.27% |
| 3 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 5,155 | 0.14% |
| 4 | Other Asian/Pacific | 3,401 | 0.09% |
| 5 | Hmong | 2,392 | 0.06% |
| 6 | Arabic | 1,530 | 0.04% |
| 7 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 1,475 | 0.04% |
| 8 | German | 1,382 | 0.04% |
| 9 | Korean | 1,217 | 0.03% |
| 10 | Thai, Lao, or other Tai-Kadai | 1,188 | 0.03% |
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
1.7%
Carpool
8.5%
Work From Home
22.4 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Oklahoma
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | 688,693 |
| 2 | Tulsa | 412,322 |
| 3 | Norman | 128,714 |
| 4 | Broken Arrow | 115,919 |
| 5 | Edmond | 95,618 |
| 6 | Lawton | 90,662 |
| 7 | Moore | 63,045 |
| 8 | Midwest City | 58,170 |
| 9 | Enid | 50,821 |
| 10 | Stillwater | 48,818 |
| 11 | Owasso | 39,013 |
| 12 | Bartlesville | 37,559 |
| 13 | Muskogee | 36,819 |
| 14 | Shawnee | 31,511 |
| 15 | Bixby | 29,402 |
| 16 | Jenks | 26,519 |
| 17 | Yukon | 24,802 |
| 18 | Ardmore | 24,757 |
| 19 | Ponca City | 24,377 |
| 20 | Duncan | 22,872 |
Counties in Oklahoma
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma County | 800,487 | $65,374 |
| 2 | Tulsa County | 673,708 | $67,317 |
| 3 | Cleveland County | 297,545 | $74,446 |
| 4 | Canadian County | 162,621 | $85,427 |
| 5 | Comanche County | 121,699 | $59,000 |
| 6 | Rogers County | 97,235 | $77,688 |
| 7 | Wagoner County | 84,339 | $78,520 |
| 8 | Payne County | 82,290 | $48,937 |
| 9 | Pottawatomie County | 73,011 | $60,828 |
| 10 | Creek County | 72,353 | $61,849 |
| 11 | Muskogee County | 66,471 | $51,999 |
| 12 | Garfield County | 62,322 | $67,302 |
| 13 | Grady County | 55,868 | $75,730 |
| 14 | Washington County | 52,895 | $61,205 |
| 15 | Logan County | 50,905 | $82,735 |
| 16 | Le Flore County | 48,728 | $50,027 |
| 17 | Carter County | 48,255 | $58,856 |
| 18 | Cherokee County | 47,621 | $53,668 |
| 19 | Bryan County | 47,237 | $54,280 |
| 20 | Osage County | 45,963 | $60,482 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oklahoma has a population of 3,995,260 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-most populous state in the United States.
Oklahoma is gaining population, with a +147.1% change over the available historical Census record. Oklahoma's population has grown 147.1% since 1910 (1,657,155 → 4,095,393).
The median household income in Oklahoma is $63,603, with a per capita income of $34,859. 11.1% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
66.8% of Oklahoma's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 7.1% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 13.9% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Oklahoma is 66.8% White, 7.1% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 13.9% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Oklahoma is 36.9 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
Oklahoma's population has grown 147.1% since 1910 (1,657,155 → 4,095,393).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Oklahoma's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.