Race and Ethnicity in Oklahoma

62.7%
White (non-Hispanic)
9.2%
Native American
11.9%
Hispanic or Latino

Historical data

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorOklahomaUnited States
Native American share (%)9.21.3

National ranking

Oklahoma ranks #23 of 34 states by hispanic or latino share.

#1Maine93.1%
#2New Hampshire92%
#3Kentucky84.5%
#4New Mexico49.5%
#5Vermont48
#6Wyoming45
#7Texas40.2%
#8Arizona32.5%
#9Louisiana32.2%
#10Florida27.1%
#11Colorado22.5%
#12New Jersey22%
#13New York19.8%
#14Illinois18.6%
#15Rhode Island17.6%
#16Utah15.1%
#17Oregon13.7%
#18Massachusetts13.1%
#19North Carolina11%
#20Virginia10.9%
#21Delaware10.9%
#22Georgia10.8%
#23Oklahoma9.2%
#24South Dakota8.7%
#25Indiana8.6%
#26Wisconsin7.9%
#27Minnesota7.6%
#28Tennessee6.9%
#29Montana6.4%
#30Michigan5.9%
#31North Dakota5%
#32Missouri5%
#33Ohio4.6%
#34Alaska1%

Overview

Oklahoma's race & ethnicity stands at 62.7%, a key indicator for anyone evaluating race & ethnicity in the state. Additional figures include native american: 9.2%, hispanic or latino: 11.9%, giving a fuller picture of race & ethnicity trends across Oklahoma. Oklahoma has the second-highest share of Native Americans of any U.S. state, alongside a majority white population and a growing Hispanic community.

Did you know?

  • Oklahoma is home to 39 federally recognized tribal nations.
  • Following the 2020 McGirt Supreme Court ruling, much of eastern Oklahoma is recognized as tribal reservation land.

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