Tulsa: Demographics & People
About 413,794 people live in Tulsa, in 172,909 households. Population grew 0.4% from 412,322 (2022) to 413,794 (2024). Median age 35.6 years. Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 50% White (non-Hispanic) and 20% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.57). 56% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,883 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.4% from 412,322 (2022) to 413,794 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~415,284 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 417,290.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 45,818 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 412,322 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 413,794 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 413,794 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 417,290 |
| Population Note | Census Place population (413,066) covers all 4 counties, not just Osage County |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.6y is 3.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.6 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 413,794 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 99,658 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 103,959.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 146,837.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 63,340 |
| Population under 18 | 99,658 |
| Median age | 35.6 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 413,794 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.57 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 234,943 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 58,744 |
| Asian residents | 14,279 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 79,293 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 56.6% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 60.7% |
| Asian population | 3.4% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 13.7% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 19.8% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 50.5% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 12% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 227,379 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 130,417 |
| Share born in this state | 54.9% |
| Share born in another state | 45.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 31.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 12.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 46,020 |
| From Europe | 2,946 |
| From Asia | 201 |
| From Africa | 10,730 |
| From Latin America | 314 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 2,085 |
| Census Foreign Born · Central America | 14 |
| Census Foreign Born · South America | 24 |
Households & Family Composition
172,909 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 96,074 families, 26% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 100,032 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 96,074 |
| Married couples with children | 25,239 |
| Single-parent households | 4,518 |
| Average household size | 2.36 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 15.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 6,096 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 2,437 |
| Family households | 96,356 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 55.7% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 172,909 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 17.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,883 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 17.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 40,571 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 38,688 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,883 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 27,510 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.7% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 9,085 residents live in group quarters (2.2% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 9,085 |
|---|
Other
| Census Counties | Osage County, Rogers County, Tulsa County, Wagoner County |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40113 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 113 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Osage |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 17.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 14.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 20.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40113 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Osage County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,090 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40113 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Osage County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 44.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 36.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 46,963 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 105 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 95 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 413,794, stable, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 413,794 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Osage County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade