Tulsa, OK Demographics

A map of Tulsa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	208,784	200,257	50.5%	48.5%
Hispanic	81,887	79,057	19.8%	19.1%
Black	56,780	60,505	13.7%	14.6%
Multiracial	34,778	37,710	8.4%	9.1%
Native American/Other	17,467	21,380	4.2%	5.2%
Asian	14,098	14,157	3.4%	3.4%

Tulsa, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 413,794, a less than 1% change from the 413,066 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.5% White, 19.8% Hispanic, 13.7% Black, 8.4% Multiracial, 4.2% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tulsa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tulsa has become 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 Tulsa, that probability was 69.5% in 2020 and 67.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tulsa is ranked the 2nd 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). Tulsa was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tulsa's White Population

208,784 residents of Tulsa, or 50.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tulsa is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Tulsa ranks 713th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tulsa's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Tulsa's population has increased from 48.5% to 50.5%.

Tulsa is more White than neighboring Turley (43.3% White). Tulsa is less White than neighboring Catoosa (54.5% White), Jenks (62.1% White), Broken Arrow (63.9% White), and Oakhurst (76.1% White).

Tulsa's Black Population

56,780 residents of Tulsa, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tulsa is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Tulsa ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tulsa's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of Tulsa's population has decreased from 14.6% to 13.7%.

Tulsa is more Black than neighboring Turley (6.8% Black), Catoosa (1.6% Black), Jenks (3.1% Black), Broken Arrow (5.5% Black), and Oakhurst (1.7% Black).

Tulsa's Asian Population

14,098 residents of Tulsa, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tulsa is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Tulsa ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tulsa's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Tulsa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Tulsa is more Asian than neighboring Catoosa (2.1% Asian), and Oakhurst (1% Asian). Tulsa is less Asian than neighboring Turley (6.3% Asian), Jenks (10.3% Asian), and Broken Arrow (4.7% Asian).

Tulsa's Hispanic Population

81,887 residents of Tulsa, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tulsa is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tulsa ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tulsa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Tulsa's population has increased from 19.1% to 19.8%.

Tulsa is more Hispanic than neighboring Catoosa (16% Hispanic), Jenks (8.8% Hispanic), Broken Arrow (12% Hispanic), and Oakhurst (6.9% Hispanic). Tulsa is less Hispanic than neighboring Turley (23.5% Hispanic).

Tulsa's Native American/Other Population

17,467 residents of Tulsa, or 4.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tulsa is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Tulsa ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tulsa's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tulsa's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.2%.

Tulsa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Turley (8.2% Native American/Other), Catoosa (14.6% Native American/Other), Jenks (5.3% Native American/Other), Broken Arrow (4.7% Native American/Other), and Oakhurst (5.7% Native American/Other).

Tulsa's Multiracial Population

34,778 residents of Tulsa, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tulsa is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Tulsa ranks 460th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tulsa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Tulsa's population has decreased from 9.1% to 8.4%.

Tulsa is less Multiracial than neighboring Turley (11.9% Multiracial), Catoosa (11.2% Multiracial), Jenks (10.4% Multiracial), Broken Arrow (9.1% Multiracial), and Oakhurst (8.6% 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.