Oklahoma Demographics

A map of Oklahoma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,502,660	2,407,188	62.1%	60.8%
Hispanic	510,804	471,931	12.7%	11.9%
Multiracial	360,537	373,679	8.9%	9.4%
Native American/Other	287,014	333,660	7.1%	8.4%
Black	272,436	283,242	6.8%	7.2%
Asian	95,183	89,653	2.4%	2.3%

Oklahoma has an estimated population of 4,028,634, a slight increase from the 3,959,353 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% White, 12.7% Hispanic, 8.9% Multiracial, 7.1% Native American/Other, 6.8% Black, and 2.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oklahoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oklahoma has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oklahoma, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oklahoma is ranked the 28th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Oklahoma was ranked the 28th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Oklahoma's White Population

2,502,660 residents of Oklahoma, or 62.1% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is 32nd in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Oklahoma's population has increased from 60.8% to 62.1%.

Oklahoma is more White than neighboring Texas (39.1% White). Oklahoma is less White than neighboring Kansas (72.7% White). Arkansas (67.4% White). Missouri (76.3% White). and Nebraska (75.3% White).

Oklahoma's Black Population

272,436 residents of Oklahoma, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is 26th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of Oklahoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.8%.

Oklahoma is more Black than neighboring Kansas (5.2% Black), and Nebraska (4.6% Black). Oklahoma is less Black than neighboring Texas (11.9% Black), Arkansas (14.6% Black). and Missouri (10.9% Black).

Oklahoma's Asian Population

95,183 residents of Oklahoma, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is 34th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Asian residents' share of Oklahoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Oklahoma is more Asian than neighboring Arkansas (1.6% Asian), and Missouri (2.1% Asian). Oklahoma is less Asian than neighboring Kansas (2.9% Asian), Texas (5.5% Asian). and Nebraska (2.6% Asian).

Oklahoma's Hispanic Population

510,804 residents of Oklahoma, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is 20th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Oklahoma's population has increased from 11.9% to 12.7%.

Oklahoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Arkansas (9% Hispanic), and Missouri (5.2% Hispanic). Oklahoma is less Hispanic than neighboring Kansas (13.6% Hispanic), and Texas (39.7% Hispanic).

Oklahoma's Native American/Other Population

287,014 residents of Oklahoma, or 7.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is 5th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oklahoma's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.1%.

Oklahoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kansas (0.9% Native American/Other), Texas (0.6% Native American/Other), Arkansas (1% Native American/Other), Missouri (0.7% Native American/Other), and Nebraska (1% Native American/Other).

Oklahoma's Multiracial Population

360,537 residents of Oklahoma, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Oklahoma is 3rd in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Oklahoma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Oklahoma's population has decreased from 9.4% to 8.9%.

Oklahoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Kansas (4.8% Multiracial), Texas (3.1% Multiracial), Arkansas (6.3% Multiracial), Missouri (4.8% Multiracial), and Nebraska (3.8% 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.