Oklahoma Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Oklahoma | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,037,604 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 57.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.45% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,542,524 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Oklahoma grew by 10.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 3,994,596 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Oklahoma has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Oklahoma | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,953 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.12% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oklahoma is about 18% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Oklahoma | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $127,500 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $979 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Oklahoma is about 10.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $979 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oklahoma spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 158 hours, about 6.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oklahoma | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 19.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,900 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (6.0 min), Woods County (8.6 min), Harper County (10.0 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.5 min), Lincoln County (30.4 min), Pawnee County (28.5 min).
The average commute time in Oklahoma is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
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
Oklahoma has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Oklahoma | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Payne County (0.3), Cleveland County (0.3), Oklahoma County (0.3).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.2), Okfuskee County (0.2), Greer County (0.2).
Health
Oklahoma has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Oklahoma | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cleveland County (0.8), Canadian County (0.8), Woods County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.7), McIntosh County (0.7), Choctaw County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oklahoma.
What is the population of Oklahoma?
The population of Oklahoma is 4,037,604, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Oklahoma?
The population density of Oklahoma is 57.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Oklahoma?
The median household income in Oklahoma is $63,953, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Oklahoma?
The median home price in Oklahoma is $127,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Oklahoma?
The unemployment rate in Oklahoma is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.