Oklahoma City, OK Demographics

A map of Oklahoma City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	348,915	337,063	50.1%	49.5%
Hispanic	153,810	144,761	22.1%	21.3%
Black	91,053	93,767	13.1%	13.8%
Multiracial	53,035	51,872	7.6%	7.6%
Asian	31,608	31,163	4.5%	4.6%
Native American/Other	18,704	22,428	2.7%	3.3%

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 697,125, a slight increase from the 681,054 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.1% White, 22.1% Hispanic, 13.1% Black, 7.6% Multiracial, 4.5% Asian, and 2.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oklahoma City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oklahoma City has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Oklahoma City, that probability was 68.2% in 2020 and 67.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oklahoma City is ranked the 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). Oklahoma City was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oklahoma City's White Population

348,915 residents of Oklahoma City, or 50.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oklahoma City is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Oklahoma City ranks 702nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma City's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Oklahoma City's population has increased from 49.5% to 50.1%.

Oklahoma City is more White than neighboring Del City (49.3% White), and Forest Park (33.7% White). Oklahoma City is less White than neighboring Smith Village (70% White), Valley Brook (51.8% White), and Nichols Hills (84.8% White).

Oklahoma City's Black Population

91,053 residents of Oklahoma City, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oklahoma City is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Oklahoma City ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma City's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Oklahoma City's population has decreased from 13.8% to 13.1%.

Oklahoma City is more Black than neighboring Smith Village (0% Black), Valley Brook (3.2% Black), and Nichols Hills (0.5% Black). Oklahoma City is less Black than neighboring Del City (21.3% Black), and Forest Park (49.5% Black).

Oklahoma City's Asian Population

31,608 residents of Oklahoma City, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oklahoma City is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Oklahoma City ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of Oklahoma City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Oklahoma City is more Asian than neighboring Smith Village (0% Asian), Valley Brook (1.4% Asian), Del City (0.9% Asian), Forest Park (2.3% Asian), and Nichols Hills (2.3% Asian).

Oklahoma City's Hispanic Population

153,810 residents of Oklahoma City, or 22.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oklahoma City is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oklahoma City ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Oklahoma City's population has increased from 21.3% to 22.1%.

Oklahoma City is more Hispanic than neighboring Smith Village (2.5% Hispanic), Del City (14.6% Hispanic), Forest Park (8% Hispanic), and Nichols Hills (4.1% Hispanic). Oklahoma City is less Hispanic than neighboring Valley Brook (30.8% Hispanic).

Oklahoma City's Native American/Other Population

18,704 residents of Oklahoma City, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oklahoma City is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oklahoma City ranks 688th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oklahoma City's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.7%.

Oklahoma City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smith Village (2.5% Native American/Other), Forest Park (0.3% Native American/Other), and Nichols Hills (1.3% Native American/Other). Oklahoma City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valley Brook (5.7% Native American/Other), and Del City (3.7% Native American/Other).

Oklahoma City's Multiracial Population

53,035 residents of Oklahoma City, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oklahoma City is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Oklahoma City ranks 579th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Oklahoma City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Oklahoma City is more Multiracial than neighboring Valley Brook (7.1% Multiracial), Forest Park (6.1% Multiracial), and Nichols Hills (7% Multiracial). Oklahoma City is less Multiracial than neighboring Smith Village (25% Multiracial), and Del City (10.2% 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.