Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma, Tulsa County has a population of 680,794 residents and a median age of 36.0 years, making it the #100 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.7%. The median home value is $230,400, and the median household income is $69,009, which is 8% below the national median.
Demographics
Tulsa County has a population of 680,794, making it the #100 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% 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 Tulsa County is $69,009, ranking #1,267 out of 3,222 counties — 8.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.7% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Tulsa County is $230,400 (-18.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,110/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.7%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Tulsa County, 34.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 2.0% above the national average, ranking #501 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Tulsa County is 74.4 years. 20.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.5% of adults in Tulsa County smoke , 37.0% are obese , and 14.3% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 32.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Tulsa County is 10.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.8 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.8% of children in Tulsa County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 23.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Tulsa County is 58.9%. The mean commute time is 22.4 min, which is 19.0% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Tulsa County voted Republican with a margin of 15.2%. The vote was 41.3% Dem / 56.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.4 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
About Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Tulsa County, Oklahoma has a total population of 680,794, making it the 100th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tulsa County is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tulsa County is $69,009, which ranks #1,267 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Tulsa County is $230,400, 18.3% below the national median. Renters in Tulsa County pay a median gross rent of $1,110 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tulsa County, 34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.
Tulsa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.3%).
All data for Tulsa 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.