Norman, OK Demographics

A map of Norman's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	89,845	86,007	69.3%	67.2%
Hispanic	11,879	11,827	9.2%	9.2%
Multiracial	11,515	12,381	8.9%	9.7%
Asian	5,595	5,028	4.3%	3.9%
Black	5,570	6,176	4.3%	4.8%
Native American/Other	5,268	6,607	4.1%	5.2%

Norman, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 129,672, a slight increase from the 128,026 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.3% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 8.9% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, 4.3% Asian, and 4.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Norman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Norman has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Norman, that probability was 52.4% in 2020 and 49.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Norman is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Norman was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Norman's White Population

89,845 residents of Norman, or 69.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Norman is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Norman ranks 419th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norman's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Norman's population has increased from 67.2% to 69.3%.

Norman is more White than neighboring Moore (66.4% White). Norman is less White than neighboring Noble (77.5% White), Slaughterville (70.6% White), Goldsby (75% White), and Etowah (81.2% White).

Norman's Black Population

5,570 residents of Norman, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Norman is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Norman ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norman's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Black residents' share of Norman's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.3%.

Norman is more Black than neighboring Noble (1.9% Black), Slaughterville (1.6% Black), Goldsby (0.9% Black), and Etowah (0% Black). Norman is less Black than neighboring Moore (5.5% Black).

Norman's Asian Population

5,595 residents of Norman, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Norman is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Norman ranks 17th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norman's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Asian residents' share of Norman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Norman is more Asian than neighboring Noble (0.8% Asian), Slaughterville (2.2% Asian), Moore (3.2% Asian), Goldsby (1% Asian), and Etowah (0% Asian).

Norman's Hispanic Population

11,879 residents of Norman, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Norman is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Norman ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norman's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Norman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.2%.

Norman is more Hispanic than neighboring Noble (5% Hispanic), and Etowah (2.9% Hispanic). Norman is less Hispanic than neighboring Slaughterville (9.9% Hispanic), Moore (13.1% Hispanic), and Goldsby (10.6% Hispanic).

Norman's Native American/Other Population

5,268 residents of Norman, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Norman is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Norman ranks 627th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Norman's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.1%.

Norman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moore (3.1% Native American/Other). Norman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Noble (5% Native American/Other), Slaughterville (9.3% Native American/Other), Goldsby (5.8% Native American/Other), and Etowah (5.8% Native American/Other).

Norman's Multiracial Population

11,515 residents of Norman, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Norman is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Norman ranks 421st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Norman's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Norman's population has decreased from 9.7% to 8.9%.

Norman is more Multiracial than neighboring Slaughterville (6.3% Multiracial), Moore (8.7% Multiracial), and Goldsby (6.6% Multiracial). Norman is less Multiracial than neighboring Noble (9.9% Multiracial), and Etowah (10.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.