Oklahoma County, OK

County

Cities in Oklahoma County

Neighborhoods in Oklahoma County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Oklahoma

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.9%

Households with Children

30.3%

School Enrollment K-12

102,976

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.8%
School Age (5-17): 18.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.3%
Working Age (35-54): 24.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.1%
Seniors (65+): 14.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.5%
High School / GED: 23.9%
Some College or Associate's: 28.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.6%
Single Parents: 11.7%
Couples & Adults: 30.5%
Living Alone: 39.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 20.1%
Asian: 3.4%
Black or African American: 14.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 77.1%
Puerto Rican: 2.9%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 10.4%
South American: 4.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.3%
Other White: 59.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 52.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.1%
Caribbean: 0.4%
Other Black: 43.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 56.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 81.1%
Spanish: 14.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.1%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 5.7%
College / Graduate: 6.1%
Not Enrolled: 73.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources