Population in Oklahoma

How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.

Topics

Dive into each indicator for Oklahoma.

4.05 M
Total population
28th in the U.S.
22 /km²
Density
36.8 years
Median age
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Male
1.58 M
Households
66.2%
Urban population
23.7%
Under 18
16.5%
65 and older
75.4 years
Life expectancy
Oklahoma City (≈ 1.47 M)
Largest metro
+0.6%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
62.7%
White (non-Hispanic)
9.2%
Native American
2nd highest share in the U.S.
11.9%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Black or African American
6.8%
Two or more races
Among the highest in the U.S.
2.3%
Asian
39
Federally recognized tribes
Cherokee, Choctaw, Muscogee, Chickasaw & more

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

19002024
4.05 M 413%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1900–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

19902023
11.9% 341%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

19802023
7.6% 12%

Census race tables.

Life expectancy at birth

19802023
75.4 yrs 3%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population4.05 M28th in the U.S.
Density22 /km²
Median age36.8 years
Female50.3%
Male49.7%
Households1.58 M
Urban population66.2%
Under 1823.7%
65 and older16.5%
Life expectancy75.4 years
Largest metroOklahoma City (≈ 1.47 M)
Growth+0.6%/yr2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)62.7%
Native American9.2%2nd highest share in the U.S.
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Black or African American7.6%
Two or more races6.8%Among the highest in the U.S.
Asian2.3%
Federally recognized tribes39Cherokee, Choctaw, Muscogee, Chickasaw & more

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Oklahoma vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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