Oklahoma

Key Details

• With 3,970.000 residents, Oklahoma is the 28th most populous state in the US.
• In 2024, 11.5 percent of the 1,746,807 residential units in Oklahoma were reported to be unoccupied. The average size of the households was 2.57.
• Of Oklahomans over 25, 30.6% have completed high school or obtained a comparable degree, and 28.5% have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
• The governor of Oklahoma in 2024 is a Republican named Kevin Stitt.
• At $59,673 per year, Oklahoma's median household income is less than the national average.
• In Oklahoma, people live an average of 74.1 years.

Oklahoma Population Demographics

Oklahoma has the 28th-highest population in the US. Most of the state's population, or roughly 63.7% of all residents, are white (non-Hispanic).

According to further racial breakdowns of the state, 8.03% of the population is mixed, 7% is American Indian, and 6.99% is Black. Oklahoma ranks 17th out of the states with the highest racial diversity, with a diversity index of 59.5%.

In terms of gender, the state is split 50.1% female and 49.9% male. However, at the benchmark age of 70–74, the male population starts to decline much more.

Furthermore, the Sooner State has the 18th-smallest immigrant population in the US at 6 percent.

Elections and Voting

In Oklahoma, a two-party state, the Republican and Democratic parties typically have viable gubernatorial candidates. The previous two governors of the state have been Republicans, even though there has historically been a strong representation of governors from both parties.

Oklahoma's legislative branch is headed by a trifecta of Republicans. In addition to controlling the governorship, the Republican Party also controls both chambers of the state legislature.

Oklahoma is represented in Congress by two senators and five House of Representatives members, all of whom are Republicans.

In the US 2020 presidential election, Oklahoma voters gave the Republican Party 65.4% of the state's popular vote. The Democratic Party received 32.3% of the total votes. The Libertarian Party's share of the vote was 1.58%.

Housing, Income, and Employment

The majority of the 1,746,807 residential units in Oklahoma have one, two, or three bedrooms. Only 19.1% of homes have four bedrooms or more.

The state has a good number of expensive residences. 47.8% of all properties are valued from $200,000 upwards. Only 10.2% of people moved into their own homes in 2021, and 38% moved into rental flats.

Oklahoma's employment rate in 2022 was 57.8%, lower than the 60.3% national average. The state ranks 25th among US states in terms of unemployment.

Oklahoma Crime Rates

Oklahoma had a higher rate of violent crime than the national average of 380.7, with 419.7 violent offenses committed per 100,000 population.

The state has a high rate of property crime; 93,756 incidents were reported in 2023 alone. For every 100,000 residents in the state, there are 2332 property crimes. Specifically, 19,401 break-ins, 61,734 thefts, and 12,621 auto thefts were reported.

Tulsa is the most dangerous city in Oklahoma, with a crime rate that is 124% greater than the national average. Pauls Valley is another dangerous city in the state, with rates 106% higher than the national average.

On the other hand, Piedmont, with a total crime rate of 541 incidents per 100,000 residents—77% less than the national average—is the safest city in Oklahoma. With 738 offenses per 100,000 people, 68% less than the national average, Blanchard is also one of its safest cities.

How to Find People in Oklahoma

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These technologies make it possible to retrieve address histories and create maps that display a person's past locations. It's no longer difficult to track down a long-lost relative, former roommate, or childhood friend. It's also a very useful way to find lawbreakers or helpful legal services.

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