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Population and households in Oklahoma County
Household size in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Oklahoma County has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Oklahoma County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 36.1 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of Oklahoma's 77 counties, only six are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Oklahoma County than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. Oklahoma County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Oklahoma counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oklahoma County
Renters in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.1% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.8% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Oklahoma County than nationally: 41.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 42.4% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 3.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Oklahoma counties have a higher share of renters: only two of 77.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Just as many homes sit empty in Oklahoma County as nationally: 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of Oklahoma's 77 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Oklahoma County was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in the Oklahoma City area overall, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $808 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $915 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,021 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,291 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$483 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oklahoma County pays $1,291 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $483 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oklahoma County
Bachelor's degrees in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Oklahoma County as nationally: 35.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Oklahoma counties have a higher share of college graduates: only two of 77.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Oklahoma County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oklahoma County
| Period | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Oklahoma County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oklahoma County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | 2.53 | 36.5 | 13.2% | 41.8% | 9.6% | 1980 | $1,291 | 35.4% | 87.7% | 4.9% |
| Canadian County | 2.94 | 36.4 | 10.7% | 25.2% | 6.3% | 1999 | $1,476 | 33.2% | 93.1% | 4.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.59 | 42.1 | 10.8% | 19.7% | 9.9% | 1985 | $861 | 16.1% | 89.1% | 3.9% |
| Okfuskee County | 2.50 | 41.4 | 12.5% | 31.2% | 16.4% | 1980 | $686 | 14.5% | 85.5% | 3.7% |
| Custer County | 2.49 | 34.0 | 10.7% | 39.8% | 15.2% | 1978 | $852 | 31.6% | 88.5% | 4.2% |
| Okmulgee County | 2.53 | 39.3 | 13.1% | 29.9% | 14.5% | 1975 | $838 | 17.1% | 88.4% | 7.6% |
| Roger Mills County | 2.37 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 16.9% | 23.5% | 1974 | $798 | 24.9% | 94.3% | 3.2% |
| Sequoyah County | 2.59 | 40.2 | 11.6% | 29.2% | 14.2% | 1986 | $824 | 15.1% | 85.0% | 4.9% |
| Crawford County | 2.62 | 39.8 | 13.2% | 24.5% | 9.7% | 1988 | $867 | 20.0% | 87.2% | 3.9% |
| Gray County | 2.37 | 38.3 | 13.5% | 23.6% | 19.2% | 1964 | $931 | 17.1% | 83.9% | 5.8% |
| Franklin County | 2.43 | 43.0 | 8.8% | 22.0% | 9.5% | 1985 | $822 | 15.5% | 87.4% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Cobb County, GA · Baltimore County, MD · DeKalb County, GA · El Paso County, TX · Essex County, NJ · Hamilton County, OH · Hidalgo County, TX · Montgomery County, PA · Worcester County, MA · Multnomah County, OR
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oklahoma County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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