Tulsa, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Tulsa, 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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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 412,712 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2044.9 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.37% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.0 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 172,782 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Tulsa grew by 7.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 412,712 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Tulsa is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.0% of residents. That is 0.5 points above Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 95,124 23.0% +0.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 93,255 22.6% +1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 75,500 18.3% -0.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 62,850 15.2% -1.6 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 51.3% of the people living in Tulsa and men 48.7%.
- Women 51.3% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 48.7% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Tulsa has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,351 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.01% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Tulsa is about 8% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $200,044 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,056 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.0% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Tulsa is about 15.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,056 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Tulsa spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 146 hours, about 6.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.5 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 35.1 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 146 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,530 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,773 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,515 | 941 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Tulsa 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
Tulsa has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Tulsa has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Tulsa | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.4 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.7% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.2% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Tulsa, OK Compared With Nearby Cities
How Tulsa, OK compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 412,712 | $60,351 #3/3 | $200,044 #3/3 | 17.5 min #1/3 |
| Jenks, OK | 23,435 | $110,124 | $416,703 | 21.4 min |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 112,740 | $86,450 | $271,797 | 21.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tulsa, Oklahoma.
How big is Tulsa, Oklahoma by population?
About 412,712 people live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 172,782 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Tulsa, Oklahoma mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Tulsa, Oklahoma has 2,045 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 24 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Tulsa, Oklahoma an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.3 times the median household income ($200,044 against $60,351), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,056 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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