Norman, OK — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 128,714 · Oklahoma · Updated May 2026
Population
128,714
Median Income
$65,060
Home Price
$264,711
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Bachelor's+
46.2%
Full Demographics — Norman, OK
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Norman, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,714 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 31.6 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 7.2% | 13.8% | |
| White | 73.0% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 5.1% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 4.2% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Norman, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $65,060 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,897 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $57,929 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.2% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Norman, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $264,711 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.7% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Norman, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 429 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 2375 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Norman, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 35.8% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 9.8% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 18.8% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 9.2% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 14.0% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 12.8% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Norman, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 60.2°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 38.9 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Norman, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 8.8 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Norman, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 24.2 min | 27.0 min |
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About Norman, OK
Norman is a city in Oklahoma, United States. With a population of 128,714, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Norman shows stronger educational attainment (46.2% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and commute time (24 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg). However, the city has a higher household income at $65,060 median HH income, compared to the US average of $74,580 median HH income. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.