Norman, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Norman, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,417 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 678.8 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.23% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 33.8 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 52,251 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Norman grew by 24.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 128,417 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Norman is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 34.6% of residents. That is 12.0 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 44,418 34.6% +12.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 26,370 20.5% -1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 20,629 16.1% -2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 16,915 13.2% -3.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Norman and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 49.4% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Norman has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,035 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.39% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Norman is about 5% higher than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $264,281 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,086 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 53.6% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Norman is about 20.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,086 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Norman spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 154 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.5 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.9 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 154 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,768 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,167 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,495 | 941 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Norman is 18 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Norman has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Norman has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Norman | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.3% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Norman, OK Compared With Nearby Cities
How Norman, OK compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman, OK | 128,417 | $69,035 #2/2 | $264,281 #1/2 | 18.5 min #1/2 |
| Moore, OK | 59,251 | $79,596 | $150,478 | 21.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Norman, Oklahoma.
How big is Norman, Oklahoma by population?
About 128,417 people live in Norman, Oklahoma, in 52,251 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 33.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Norman, Oklahoma mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Norman, Oklahoma has 679 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 7.9 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Norman, Oklahoma?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($264,281 against $69,035), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,086 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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