Oklahoma State, Local Data & Statistics

Population, Income, Rent & Housing Statistics

Total population: 4,028,634 Household income: $65,039 Rent: $1,014

Overview

Total population

4,028,634

Rent

$1,014

Year built

1980

Household income

$65,039

Per capita income

$35,624

Poverty rate

15.3%

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

41.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Oklahoma

Total population

4,028,634

Adults over 25

2,668,805

Total households

1,562,389

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$65,039

Per capita income

$35,624

Poverty rate

15.3%

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Rent over 30% of income

41.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,014

Year built

1980

Households that rent

34.2%

Households that own

65.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

65.2%

Black

Asian

2.4%

Two or more races

14.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

12.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

87.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

90.6%

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

9.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

30.5%

High school graduate or GED

30.6%

Some college or associate degree

10.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

28.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Oklahoma with: Texas Missouri Colorado United States

Oklahoma

Total population4,028,634

Rent$1,014

Year built1980

Household income$65,039

Per capita income$35,624

Poverty rate15.3%

Unemployment rate3.3%

Texas

Total population30,188,424

Rent$1,403

Year built1992

Household income$78,476

Per capita income$40,752

Poverty rate13.8%

Unemployment rate4.1%

Missouri

Total population6,191,814

Rent$1,033

Year built1978

Household income$70,702

Per capita income$39,695

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Colorado

Total population5,862,189

Rent$1,761

Year built1988

Household income$95,470

Per capita income$52,636

Poverty rate9.4%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	StateOklahoma	StateTexas	StateMissouri	StateColorado	CountyUnited States
Total population	4,028,634	30,188,424	6,191,814	5,862,189	334,922,499
Rent	$1,014	$1,403	$1,033	$1,761	$1,413
Year built	1980	1992	1978	1988	1980
Household income	$65,039	$78,476	$70,702	$95,470	$80,734
Per capita income	$35,624	$40,752	$39,695	$52,636	$44,673
Poverty rate	15.3%	13.8%	12.6%	9.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	3.3%	4.1%	3.6%	4.3%	4%

Oklahoma is compared to its neighboring states — Texas, Missouri and Colorado — plus the United States overall.

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Summary for Oklahoma

Oklahoma has about 4,028,634 residents.

RENT & INCOME

Monthly rent in Oklahoma is $1,014, which is lower than the United States level of $1,413. Household income in Oklahoma is $65,039, lower than the United States figure of $80,734. Additionally, the share of residents living below the poverty line is 15.3%, higher than the U.S. rate of 12.5%.

HOUSING & AFFORDABILITY

Owner-occupied households represent 65.8% of homes. About 34.2% of households in Oklahoma are renters. Around 41.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating a high housing cost burden statewide. Many homes were built around 1980, reflecting a generally older housing stock.

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Unemployment in Oklahoma is 3.3%, lower than the U.S. rate of 4%.

Oklahoma — Rent vs Household Income

Oklahoma — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in Oklahoma (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,014 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Oklahoma

Annual Household Income: $65,039

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Oklahoma

Estimated Rate: 15.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, households that rent: 534,552 (34.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	534,552	34.2%
Owner-Occupied	1,027,837	65.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 222,765 (41.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	222,765	41.7%
Other renter households	311,787	58.3%
Total renter households	534,552	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Oklahoma

Less than High School: 814,901 people (30.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 817,828 people (30.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 279,545 people (10.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 756,531 people (28.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 2,668,805

📊 Unemployment Rate in Oklahoma

Estimated Rate: 3.3%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.