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Oklahoma Lifestyle Guide

Research-backed state profile for Oklahoma, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.

OKSouth
State capitalOklahoma City
2025 population4,123,288
Annual change+0.62%
Census regionSouth
Indexed cities5

About Oklahoma

Oklahoma is part of the West South Central division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s South region, with Oklahoma City as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 4,123,288 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Arrow, and Edmond.

Population snapshot

The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 4,123,288. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.62%.

Largest places in this data pack

  • Oklahoma City
  • Tulsa
  • Norman
  • Broken Arrow
  • Edmond

How this state index is organized

This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.

Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX

Leading cities in Oklahoma

City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.

69.3/100
Oklahoma

Oklahoma City

Best for people who want more jobs, culture and amenities while keeping regional nature within reach.

2025 population719,849Annual change+0.86%
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69.4/100
Oklahoma

Tulsa

Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.

2025 population416,209Annual change+0.01%
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69.6/100
Oklahoma

Norman

Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.

2025 population130,943Annual change+0.06%
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69.2/100
Oklahoma

Broken Arrow

Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.

2025 population124,991Annual change+1.80%
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69.8/100
Oklahoma

Edmond

Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.

2025 population100,479Annual change+1.39%
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