Oklahoma City, OK — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 688,693 · Oklahoma · Updated May 2026
Population
688,693
Median Income
$66,702
Home Price
$207,961
Unemployment
4.7%
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Bachelor's+
34.0%
Full Demographics — Oklahoma City, OK
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Oklahoma City, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 688,693 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 35.0 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 12.0% | 13.8% | |
| White | 58.4% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 13.4% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 21.7% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Oklahoma City, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $66,702 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,109 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $57,929 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.0% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Oklahoma City, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,961 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.1% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Oklahoma City, 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 | Oklahoma City, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 38.3% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 12.6% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.8% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 14.0% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 14.6% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 14.9% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Oklahoma City, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 37.6 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Oklahoma City, 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 | Oklahoma City, OK | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 23.6 min | 27.0 min |
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About Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City is a city in Oklahoma, United States. With a population of 688,693, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Oklahoma City shows stronger commute time (24 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg) and air quality (75% good air days vs 70% good air days US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 34.0% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.