Oklahoma County Demographics

A map of Oklahoma County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	420,185	407,986	52.1%	51.2%
Hispanic	162,060	153,498	20.1%	19.3%
Black	112,924	117,957	14.0%	14.8%
Multiracial	63,025	62,675	7.8%	7.9%
Asian	27,155	27,823	3.4%	3.5%
Native American/Other	20,850	26,353	2.6%	3.3%

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 806,199, a slight increase from the 796,292 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.1% White, 20.1% Hispanic, 14.0% Black, 7.8% Multiracial, 3.4% Asian, and 2.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oklahoma County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oklahoma 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 County, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oklahoma County is ranked the most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Oklahoma County was ranked the 1st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Oklahoma County's White Population

420,185 residents of Oklahoma County, or 52.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oklahoma County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Oklahoma County ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma County's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Oklahoma County's population has increased from 51.2% to 52.1%.

Oklahoma County is less White than neighboring Cleveland County (67.2% White), Logan County (74.5% White), McClain County (75.4% White), Lincoln County (79.8% White), and Pottawatomie County (69.6% White).

Oklahoma County's Black Population

112,924 residents of Oklahoma County, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oklahoma County is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Oklahoma County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma County's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Black residents' share of Oklahoma County's population has decreased from 14.8% to 14.0%.

Oklahoma County is more Black than neighboring Cleveland County (4.6% Black), Logan County (5.7% Black), McClain County (1.2% Black), Lincoln County (1.6% Black), and Pottawatomie County (2.9% Black).

Oklahoma County's Asian Population

27,155 residents of Oklahoma County, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oklahoma County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Oklahoma County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Asian residents' share of Oklahoma County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Oklahoma County is more Asian than neighboring Logan County (0.6% Asian), McClain County (0.6% Asian), Lincoln County (0.6% Asian), and Pottawatomie County (1% Asian). Oklahoma County is less Asian than neighboring Cleveland County (4.7% Asian).

Oklahoma County's Hispanic Population

162,060 residents of Oklahoma County, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oklahoma County is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oklahoma County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Oklahoma County's population has increased from 19.3% to 20.1%.

Oklahoma County is more Hispanic than neighboring Cleveland County (11% Hispanic), Logan County (9% Hispanic), McClain County (9.7% Hispanic), Lincoln County (4% Hispanic), and Pottawatomie County (6.4% Hispanic).

Oklahoma County's Native American/Other Population

20,850 residents of Oklahoma County, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oklahoma County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oklahoma County ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oklahoma County's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.

Oklahoma County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cleveland County (3.7% Native American/Other), Logan County (3.2% Native American/Other), McClain County (5.8% Native American/Other), Lincoln County (5.8% Native American/Other), and Pottawatomie County (11.2% Native American/Other).

Oklahoma County's Multiracial Population

63,025 residents of Oklahoma County, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oklahoma County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Oklahoma County ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma County's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Oklahoma County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Oklahoma County is more Multiracial than neighboring Logan County (7% Multiracial), and McClain County (7.2% Multiracial). Oklahoma County is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleveland County (8.8% Multiracial), Lincoln County (8.2% Multiracial), and Pottawatomie County (9.1% 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.