Tulsa County

As of the latest data, Tulsa County, OK has a population of approximately 669,279. The racial composition is 63.8% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 6.7% Native American, 2.6% Asian, and 11.5% identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income is around $56,582, with 13.8% of the population below the poverty line. The county has a diverse age distribution with a median age of 36.2 years.

As of 2023, Tulsa County, OK, has a median home value of approximately $170,000. The median rent is around $900 per month. Homeownership rate stands at about 60%, with a median household income of $56,000. The county has an estimated population of 650,000, and the housing market has seen a 5% annual growth. The average property tax rate is 1.27%. Tulsa experiences a relatively low cost of living compared to the national average.

As of the most recent information in 2023, Tulsa County in Oklahoma holds various elections for municipal, county, state, and federal offices. Key offices include Sheriff, District Attorney, County Commissioners, and various judicial positions. Candidates often vary per election cycle.

For the municipal level, Tulsa City Council seats and the Mayor's office are notable. In state elections, representatives for the Oklahoma House and Senate from districts encompassing Tulsa County are critical positions. At the federal level, elections include U.S. House seats (e.g., Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District).

Numerically, voter turnout in Tulsa County typically ranges from 35% to 60% in general elections. The county has over 400,000 registered voters. Major political parties include the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, with occasional independent and third-party candidates. For precise candidate lists and updated election results, refer to the Tulsa County Election Board’s website or official Oklahoma State Election Board resources.

As of recent data, in Tulsa County, OK, approximately 89.9% of residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher. Around 31.5% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Comparatively, the national average for high school diploma attainment is about 88.5%, while the bachelor's degree attainment is roughly 33.1%. For the state of Oklahoma, the high school diploma attainment rate is around 88.3%, and approximately 25.5% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Therefore, Tulsa County ranks slightly above the state average in higher education but falls a bit below the national average for bachelor's degree attainment.

As of the most recent data, Tulsa County, OK, has an employment rate of approximately 4.2%, slightly higher than the national average of 3.7%. Key industries in Tulsa County include energy, aerospace, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. Specifically, the energy sector is robust, given Tulsa's historical significance in the oil and gas industry. Aerospace and manufacturing combined employ about 15% of the workforce, which is notably higher compared to the national average of approximately 8% in these sectors. Healthcare, employing around 13% of workers, is on par with the national average. Transportation and logistics also play a significant role, reflecting Tulsa's central location in the United States. Compared to Oklahoma's state average, Tulsa County generally shows a more diversified industrial base and slightly higher employment rates in these key sectors.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Tulsa County, Oklahoma is approximately $53,902. This figure falls below the national median household income, which is around $68,703, and the state median household income, which is approximately $52,919.

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Summary:

• Tulsa County's median income ($53,902) is higher than the Oklahoma state average ($52,919)
• However, it is notably lower than the national average ($68,703).

These figures underline regional income disparities and provide a snapshot of economic positioning within a local, state, and national context.

As of the latest data, Tulsa County, OK, has a crime rate that varies by crime type. The overall crime rate stands at approximately 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Key statistics include:

Property crimes are far more prevalent than violent crimes, with larceny/theft being the most common at 28.09 incidents per 1,000 residents. Safety initiatives are ongoing to address and mitigate these rates.