Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Oklahoma County has a population of 806,199 residents and a median age of 35.2 years, making it the #79 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 16.0%. The median home value is $222,900, and the median household income is $66,679, which is 11% below the national median.
Demographics
Oklahoma County has a population of 806,199, making it the #79 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.2 years, which is 9.5% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Oklahoma County is $66,679, ranking #1,455 out of 3,222 counties — 11.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Oklahoma County is $222,900 (-20.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,116/mo and the homeownership rate is 58.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Oklahoma County, 35.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 6.4% above the national average, ranking #436 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Oklahoma County is 73.8 years. 20.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.1% of adults in Oklahoma County smoke , 39.4% are obese , and 17.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 27.2 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Oklahoma County is 10.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 14.0 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
22.2% of children in Oklahoma County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 27.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Oklahoma County is 54.4%. The mean commute time is 24.0 min, which is 12.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Oklahoma County voted Republican with a margin of 1.7%. The vote was 48% Dem / 49.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.6 toward Republicans .
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About Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma has a total population of 806,199, making it the 79th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oklahoma County is 35.2 years, which is 9.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Oklahoma County is $66,679, which ranks #1,455 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Oklahoma County is $222,900, 20.9% below the national median. Renters in Oklahoma County pay a median gross rent of $1,116 per month. The homeownership rate is 58.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Oklahoma County, 35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.0 min.
Oklahoma County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (14.0%).
All data for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.