Tulsa, Oklahoma

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
411,938
Population
$56,648
Median Income
$174,200
Home Value
35.6
Median Age

Demographics

Tulsa has a population of 411,938 with a median age of 35.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
60.1%
Hispanic
17.3%
Black
14.6%
Other
4.6%
Asian
3.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population411,938
Median Age35.6
White60.1%
Black or African American14.6%
Asian3.4%
Hispanic or Latino17.3%
Other / Two or More Races4.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Tulsa is $56,648, which is 24.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,490. The poverty rate is 18.2%.

$56,648
Median Household Income
$36,490
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Tulsa is 5.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Tulsa, 88.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12.2% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
88.0%
Bachelor's+
32.9%
Graduate+
12.2%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher88.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher32.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree12.2%

Housing

The median home value in Tulsa is $174,200, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 52.3%.

$174,200
Median Home Value
$958/mo
Median Rent
52.3%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$174,200
Median Monthly Rent$958
Homeownership Rate52.3%
Vacancy Rate11.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tulsa, Oklahoma?
The population of Tulsa, Oklahoma is 411,938 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Tulsa, Oklahoma is $56,648. This is 24.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
The median home value in Tulsa, Oklahoma is $174,200. The median monthly rent is $958.
What percentage of people in Tulsa have a college degree?
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 32.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 88.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Tulsa, Oklahoma an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Tulsa, Oklahoma is 3.1x (median home value $174,200 vs. median income $56,648), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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