The Land Run
On April 22, 1889, about 50,000 settlers raced to claim land in the Unassigned Lands of present-day Oklahoma.
Capital: Oklahoma CityLargest city: Oklahoma CityNickname: The Sooner StateStatehood: 1907
Oklahoma at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
181,038 km²
21st largest state
Population
4,095,393
23.1 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 28th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
6.3%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$274 billion
$66,055 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
47,642
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
44,506
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+3,136
Births minus deaths
Population change
+31,511
July 2023–June 2024
Oklahoma data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Oklahoma
77 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Oklahoma, United States
Oklahoma County
County seat: Oklahoma City
800,487
Population
$38,438
Income per capita
$207,800
Median home value
4.8%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 709 mi²
- Population density
- 1,129 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
77 counties · choose how to order them
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Curious facts about Oklahoma
Tribal nations
Thirty-nine federally recognized tribal nations are headquartered in Oklahoma.
Route 66
Oklahoma holds the longest drivable stretch of historic Route 66 of any state.
Name origin
"Oklahoma" comes from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning "red people".