Oklahoma Demographics

A map of Oklahoma's Population by Race

Oklahoma had a population of 3,959,353 in 2020. It was 60.8% White, 7.2% Black, 2.3% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 8.4% Native American/Other, and 9.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oklahoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Oklahoma is the 28th most populous state in the United States.

Oklahoma's White Population

2,407,188 residents of Oklahoma identify as White, or 60.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is #32 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oklahoma is more White than neighboring Texas (39.7% White). Oklahoma is less White than neighboring Kansas (72.2% White), Arkansas (68.5% White), Missouri (75.8% White), and Nebraska (75.7% White).

Oklahoma's Black Population

283,242 residents of Oklahoma identify as Black, or 7.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oklahoma is more Black than neighboring Kansas (5.6% Black), and Nebraska (4.8% Black). Oklahoma is less Black than neighboring Texas (11.8% Black), Arkansas (14.9% Black), and Missouri (11.3% Black).

Oklahoma's Asian Population

89,653 residents of Oklahoma identify as Asian, or 2.3%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oklahoma is more Asian than neighboring Arkansas (1.7% Asian), and Missouri (2.1% Asian). Oklahoma is less Asian than neighboring Kansas (2.9% Asian), Texas (5.4% Asian), and Nebraska (2.7% Asian).

Oklahoma's Hispanic Population

471,931 residents of Oklahoma identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oklahoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic), and Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Oklahoma is less Hispanic than neighboring Kansas (13% Hispanic), Texas (39.3% Hispanic), and Nebraska (12% Hispanic).

Oklahoma's Native American/Other Population

333,660 residents of Oklahoma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 8.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is #5 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oklahoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other), Texas (0.8% Native American/Other), Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other), Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other), and Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other).

Oklahoma's Multiracial Population

373,679 residents of Oklahoma identify as Multiracial, or 9.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oklahoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Kansas (5.1% Multiracial), Texas (3% Multiracial), Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial), Missouri (5% Multiracial), and Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.