OKLAHOMA

POPULATION DENSITY

People per square mile, 2010: 54.7

People per square mile, 2020: 57.7


HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040

Year
Population
1790
0
1800
0
1810
0
1820
0
1830
0
1840
0
1850
0
1860
0
1870
0
1880
0
1890
258,657
1900
790,391
1910
1,657,155
1920
2,028,283
1930
2,396,040
1940
2,336,434
1950
2,233,351
1960
2,328,284
1970
2,559,463
1980
3,025,487
1990
3,145,585
2000
3,450,654
2010
3,751,351
2020
3,959,353
2030
4,253,604
2040
4,439,038

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

Gobbler Report 2026: Wild Turkey Numbers Make Gains Across the State – April 6, 2026

Oklahoma lawmakers consider bill to shield fossil fuel companies from climate, greenhouse gas lawsuits – April 8, 2026

Sierra Club rips bill to protect oil and gas from climate change lawsuits – March 31, 2026

Oklahoma ranks among top states for inbound migration as Sun Belt growth continues – March 31, 2026

State senate aims to incentivize out-of-state individuals to move to rural Oklahoma – March 17, 2026

Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year – February 9, 2026

Care+ Pediatrics opens third urgent care clinic in Oklahoma City – Dec 26, 2025

After decades, federal judge issues cleanup plan in Oklahoma poultry pollution lawsuit – Dec 22, 2025

ICE arrests in Oklahoma continue to rise with the help of local law enforcement – Dec 17, 2025

Winter in Oklahoma is getting warmer. How much have average temps risen? – Dec 11, 2025

Are Oklahoma City and Tulsa ranked among the least healthy U.S. cities? – Aug 21, 2025

Oklahoma AG signs letter questioning legality of net-zero carbon emissions standard – Aug 20, 2025

Water, water policy remain big issues in Oklahoma – Aug 19, 2025

Poultry companies argue they should not have to pay Oklahoma for water pollution – Aug 1, 2025

Oklahoma’s latest solar farm under construction – July 31, 2025

A program in Oklahoma will pay residents to grow native plants – Feb 20, 2025

Oklahoma Farmers Sound Alarm Over Toxic Contamination and Legislative Battle – Feb 17, 2025

Housing insecurity forces Oklahoma seniors to move – Feb 9, 2025

Drought increasing across Oklahoma – Feb 6, 2025

Oklahomans push back on transmission projects even as the state’s energy needs continue to grow – Feb 2, 2025

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

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