Oklahoma Population Demographics

  • State: Oklahoma; land area 68,595 sq mi (177,660 km²).
  • Total population: ~4.05 million (July 2023 estimate), up ~2.3% from the 2020 Census (3,959,353).
  • Population density: ~59 people per sq mi (23 per km²).
  • Age: median 36.8 years; under 18: 24.8%; 18–64: 59.0%; 65+: 16.2%.
  • Gender: 50.4% female, 49.6% male.
  • Race/ethnicity (mutually exclusive, ACS 2023 est.): 61.9% White (non-Hispanic), 7.8% Black (non-Hispanic), 9.4% American Indian/Alaska Native (non-Hispanic), 2.5% Asian (non-Hispanic), 0.3% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic), 6.1% Two or more races (non-Hispanic), 12.0% Hispanic/Latino (any race).
  • Insights: Oklahoma surpassed 4 million residents with steady post-2020 growth, has one of the highest American Indian/Alaska Native shares nationally, a relatively young median age supporting labor force stability, and a low population density compared with the U.S. average.

Important Facts About Oklahoma

  • Became the 46th state on November 16, 1907; key events include the 1889 Land Run, the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the 1930s Dust Bowl, and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing (168 killed).
  • Population ~4.05 million (2023) across 69,899 sq mi; capital Oklahoma City; 2023 GDP about $245 billion.
  • Home to 39 federally recognized tribes, reflecting its history as Indian Territory and a major center of Native nations.
  • Energy powerhouse: 6th in U.S. crude oil and 4th in marketed natural gas production (EIA, 2023); 3rd in electricity generation from wind (2022), with over 10 GW installed.
  • Agriculture: leading producer of beef cattle and winter wheat; about 5 million head of cattle (2024).
  • Aerospace and defense hub anchored by Tinker Air Force Base and large MRO operations (e.g., American Airlines’ Tulsa base).
  • Unique nature: Black Mesa at 4,973 ft (highest point); 200+ man-made lakes; Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (~59,000 acres) and the 97,000-acre Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
  • Route 66 spans 400+ miles in Oklahoma, fueling heritage tourism and small-town Main Streets.
  • Architectural highlights: Frank Lloyd Wright’s 19‑story Price Tower (1956) in Bartlesville; Tulsa’s Art Deco landmarks; Oklahoma State Capitol with an on-site oil well and a dome completed in 2002.

Oklahoma Email User Demographics

  • Population density (context): ≈59 residents per square mile (2023; pop ≈4.0M over 68,595 sq mi).
  • Estimated email users: ≈3.2 million Oklahoma residents use email at least monthly (≈80% of the population).
  • Age distribution of email users: 13–17: 5% (≈0.16M); 18–34: 28% (≈0.90M); 35–54: 35% (≈1.12M); 55+: 32% (≈1.02M).
  • Gender breakdown of email users: Female: 51% (≈1.63M); Male: 49% (≈1.57M).
  • Racial and ethnic composition of email users: White (non‑Hispanic): 55% (≈1.76M); Hispanic/Latino (any race): 12% (≈0.38M); Black: 7% (≈0.22M); American Indian/Alaska Native: 9% (≈0.29M); Asian/Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander: 4% (≈0.13M); Two or more races: 13% (≈0.42M).
  • Insight: Email adoption in Oklahoma closely tracks overall population patterns, with slightly lower uptake among the oldest cohorts and rural residents, but broad usage across all major demographic groups.

Phone Usage Statistics in Oklahoma State

  • Context: Population 4.05M; land area 68,595 sq mi; population density 59.1 people per sq mi.
  • Estimated mobile phone users (residents 13+): 3.36 million.
  • Age distribution of phone users: 13–17: 7.8%; 18–29: 19.1%; 30–49: 29.9%; 50–64: 21.6%; 65+: 21.5%.
  • Gender breakdown of phone users: 50.5% female; 49.5% male.
  • Racial and ethnic composition of phone users (mirrors overall residents): 61.6% White (non-Hispanic); 7.8% Black; 9.7% American Indian/Alaska Native; 2.5% Asian; 0.2% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander; 8.9% Two or more races; 12.0% Hispanic/Latino (any race).
  • Insight: Near-universal mobile adoption among Oklahoma adults (≈97%) means phone-user demographics closely track the state’s population profile, with notable Native American representation and balanced gender mix.

Social Media User Statistics in Oklahoma

  • Oklahoma (~4.05M residents) has about 2.6M social media users (13+), estimated by applying U.S. adoption rates to the state’s population.
  • Age distribution of users: 13–17 ~6%; 18–29 ~27%; 30–49 ~36%; 50–64 ~21%; 65+ ~10%.
  • Gender: ~52% women, ~48% men.
  • Platform reach among Oklahoma adults (overlapping; based on U.S. adult usage rates; adult pop ~3.1M):
    • Google/YouTube: ~83% (~2.57M)
    • Facebook: ~68% (~2.11M)
    • Instagram: ~47% (~1.46M)
    • Twitter/X: ~23% (~0.71M)
    • Discord: ~12% (~0.37M)
    • Tinder: ~10% (~0.31M)
    • Bumble: ~5% (~0.16M)
    • OnlyFans: ~3% (~0.09M)
  • Insights: Counts reflect platform reach (not unique users). Younger adults are overrepresented on Instagram, Discord, Tinder, and Bumble, while Facebook and YouTube have the broadest cross‑age penetration across the state.

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Counties in Oklahoma