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Foreign-born share
1990–2023Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Foreign-Born Population
About 5.7% of Oklahomans are foreign-born, below the national average, with Mexican and Vietnamese communities the largest groups.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 5.7 | 13.9 |
Countries of Origin
Mexico is the top country of origin for Oklahoma's immigrant population, followed by Vietnam and India.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
Migration Flows
Combined migration flows have kept Oklahoma's population growing slowly, with in-migration concentrated in the Oklahoma City metro.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
International Migration
Oklahoma received roughly 7,500 new international migrants in 2023, a modest but steady inflow.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Domestic Migration
Oklahoma has seen modest positive domestic migration in recent years, drawing residents from higher-cost states.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).