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Oklahoma Population News Articles

Population Density

Historic & Projected Growth

Population by County

POPULATION DENSITY

People per square mile, 2010:  54.7

People per square mile, 2020:  57.7

HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census & Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)

Population by County

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census

Oklahoma Population News Articles

Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond Takes on ESG, Emissions, and EV Mandates in Multi-Court Clash – Oct 29, 2024

Hot and Dry Is the New Normal as Drought Returns to Impact Oklahoma Agriculture – Oct 29, 2024

Federal judge grants preliminary injunction halting controversial Oklahoma immigration law – Oct 27, 2024

Shawnee city leaders set to vote on ‘no sit, no lie’ ordinance affecting homeless population – Oct 26, 2024

Oklahoma will get hotter in the next 20 years. Here’s what your county could see – Oct 3, 2024

As Lawton works to fix its wastewater treatment plant, officials find fishkill downstream – Aug 5, 2024

Education officials plan to probe impact of illegal immigration on Oklahoma public schools – July 31, 2024

Norman residents opposing turnpike plans meet, look to pursue resolution with other cities – July 31, 2024

Water board approves farm’s application despite opposition – July 24, 2024

Oklahoma is growing in population and rent prices. Experts disagree about the reasons behind the crisis but agree that it’s affecting the state’s poorest residents. – July 22, 2024

As Gov. Stitt focuses on tax cuts, Oklahoma faces $25 billion in overdue infrastructure repairs – Feb 15, 2024

MONARCH BUTTERFLY POPULATION DIPS FOLLOWING 2023 DROUGHT – Feb 13, 2024

The Largest City in Oklahoma Now and in 2050 – Feb 13, 2024

Oklahoma City Utilities Department issues water conservation request for residents – Jan 18, 2024

‘Massive issues’: Officials detail challenges facing Oklahoma’s water infrastructure – Jan 17, 2024

Oklahoma spending millions on affordable housing, report says – August 23, 2023

EV Chargers of Oklahoma to enhance charging infrastructure – August 28, 2023

Stakeholders help shape update of state’s comprehensive water plan – August 18, 2023

Oklahoma updates improvement plan for roads, bridges – August 12, 2023

Oklahoma bolsters National Guard presence at Texas-Mexico border – July 31, 2023

Oklahoma’s electric vehicle plan approved by Biden Administration – September 15, 2022

FAA will switch Oklahoma facility to solar power for $4 million – September 9, 2022

OWRB: Oklahoma needs up to $90 billion in water infrastructure improvements – August 31, 2022

Is Oklahoma a ‘top 10’ state for bridges? Not quite. – August 29, 2022

Millions of dollars headed to Oklahoma to plug orphaned wells – August 28, 2022

Details released after Oklahoma City homeless survey – June 3, 2022

Oklahoma City becomes 20th largest city in U.S. – May 31, 2022

Despite plans and promises, the future of Oklahoma water is uncertain – May 24, 2022

Rental prices soar across metro, leaving tenants and would-be homebuyers in a bind – May 12, 2022

Tulsa rent increases 13.5%, on average, since 2021 – May 12, 2022

Residents say Oklahoma City neighborhood overrun by homeless – January 25, 2022

Methane Cloud Spotted Near Oklahoma Natural Gas Pipelines – January 19, 2022

Oklahoma set to get $266.9 million from infrastructure bill to repair and replace bridges – January 14, 2022

Officials: Oklahoma City’s population saw dramatic increase in last decade – January 11, 2022

Water connection fees hike likely to dovetail rate increase – November 3, 2021

City disinfectant byproducts continue to be issue – October 18, 2021

Why Oklahoma City population could continue to skyrocket – October 15, 2021

Severe storms possible year-round in OK; climate change could be factor – October 12, 2021

CENSUS: Oklahoma City gained at least 100,000 people since 2010 – one of only 14 cities to do so – August 13, 2021

Plans advancing for a proposed passenger rail to link OKC with surrounding towns and cities – August 9, 2021

Smoky Oklahoma skies the result of wildfires in western US, Canada – August 5, 2021

White House report details Oklahoma’s infrastructure needs – April 13, 2021

Oklahoma City metro ranked as a top 2021 allergy capital – April 11, 2021

Half of Kickapoo Turnpike is open – January 14, 2021

In southeast Oklahoma, the Kiamichi River is a legal and political tinderbox – January 6, 2021

OG&E completes two solar energy farms in southeast Oklahoma – October 14, 2020

Northern portion of Kickapoo Turnpike to open to drivers – October 13, 2020

Oklahoma City fastest growing city in state, according to study – October 12, 2020

Oklahoma City adopts first historic preservation and sustainability plan – July 13, 2020

Oklahoma City’s homeless population increases 24%, largest uptick since 2007 – July 2, 2020

House passes sweeping highway and infrastructure package – July 1, 2020

The Impacts of Climate Change and the Trump Administration’s Anti-Environmental Agenda in Oklahoma – June 26, 2020

OKLAHOMA CITY UPDATES STORM WATER MASTER PLAN – May 14, 2020

Oklahoma Provides Clarity on Produced Water Ownership in Oil, Gas Fields – May 21, 2020

A devastating Dust Bowl heat wave is now more than twice as likely, study says – May 21, 2020

How Tribes And Other Partners In Oklahoma Are Preparing For The Next Big Drought – April 27, 2020

USDOT announces $120M loan for Oklahoma expressway project – May 22, 2020

Toxic, briny water surfaces in Okla. Is oil to blame? – December 3, 2019

Saving Oklahoma’s prairies, a vital weapon against climate change – November 30, 2019

Natural Disasters Contribute to Holiday Travel Delays – November 22, 2019

Testimony ends as Delaware County residents seek injunction against permits for poultry farm – November 14, 2019

Proposed New Superfund Site in Oklahoma – October 7, 2019

‘Silent Spring moment’: Oklahoma ornithologists see challenges with dramatically fewer birds – October 5, 2019

Neglected park system will take years to upgrade – September 20, 2019

Electric vehicle drivers hit Route 66 – September 15, 2019

Oklahoma reacts to changing climate – September 15, 2019

The U.S. Loses a Football Field-Sized Patch of Nature Every 30 Seconds – August 12, 2019

Fracking causes environmental damage and birth defects, new study shows – July 31, 2019

Bird Watch: Climate changes may reduce Oklahoma breeding bird numbers – July 30, 2019

Oklahoma City Zoo asking for your help to save pollinators as they drastically decline – July 24, 2019

Oklahoma air quality dips after years of steady gains – July 16, 2019

Cheap construction, government targets, lots of wind spur wind development – June 10, 2019

Tick talk: Illnesses may be worse this year – May 27, 2019

Advocates to gather at Capitol for Water Lobby Day – March 23, 2019

US Department of Interior gives Oklahoma over $2 million to clean up and repurpose abandoned coal mines – March 19, 2019

Coal ash, earthquakes, and other hazards posed by fossil fuels – March 7, 2019

Rule would place burden on operators of vertical wells – February 27, 2019

Student surge leaves Oklahoma schools struggling – January 29, 2019

Bills aim to add training on consent to patchwork of sex education in Oklahoma schools – January 24, 2019

U.S. oil, gas drilling boom spells disaster, group says – January 20, 2019

Endangered Bats Delay Oklahoma Road Project – January 9, 2019