Largest Cities in Oklahoma (2011)

This article is the thirty-sixth in a 50 state series: it lists the largest cities and towns (hereinafter "cities") in Oklahoma by population size and provides demographic details for each city--total population, population by age group, racial composition of the population, land area, and population density.

1. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Oklahoma City

Located in central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City is the state's capital and largest city with an estimated population of 544,157.

Grouped by age, 26.0% of the population is under 18, 9.2% is 18 to 24, 28.5% is 25 to 44, 24.7% is 45 to 64, and 11.6% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 35.

The racial composition of the city is 67.7% White, 14.1% Black or African American, 2.9% Native American, 4.0% Asian, 5.1% from other races, and 6.3% from two or more races. The population is 14.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 606.99 square miles. The city's population density is 896.48 people per square mile.

2. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Tulsa

Situated in northeastern Oklahoma, Tulsa is the second largest city in the state with an estimated population of 384,188.

Classified by age, 24.8% of the population is under 18, 10.1% is 18 to 24, 27.2% is 25 to 44, 24.9% is 45 to 64, and 13% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 35.8.

The racial complexion of the city is 68.5% White, 15.9% Black or African American, 3.6% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.3% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. The population is 12.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 182.65 square miles. The city's population density is 2,103.41 people per square mile.

3. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Norman

Located in central Oklahoma, Norman is the third largest city in the state with an estimated population of 103,595.

A comparatively large part of the population is college-aged: the city is home to the University of Oklahoma. Categorized by age, 18.8% of the population is under 18, 22.3% is 18 to 24, 27.9% is 25 to 44, 21.8% is 45 to 64, and 9.2% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 29.4.

The racial profile of the city is 82.1% White, 4.1% Black or African American, 3.1% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.8 from other races, and 6.0% from two or more races. The population is 4.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 177.01 square miles. The city's population density is 585.25 people per square mile.

4. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Broken Arrow

Located in northeastern Oklahoma, Broken Arrow is the fourth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 93,023.

Arranged by age, 28% of the population is under 18, 7.6% is 18 to 24, 28.9% is 25 to 44, 27% is 45 to 64, and 8.5% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 35.5.

The racial mix of the city is 82.3% White, 5.1% Black or African American, 5.0% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. The population is 4.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 44.99 square miles. The city's population density is 2,067.64 people per square mile.

5. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Lawton

Situated in southwestern Oklahoma, Lawton is the fifth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 89,798.

Sorted by age, 28% of the population is under 18, 14.1% is 18 to 24, 27.8% is 25 to 44, 20.4% is 45 to 64, and 9.7% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 30.2.

The racial makeup of the city is 61.2% White, 20.9% Black or African American, 4.1% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from other races, and 7.6% from two or more races. The population is 10.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 75.14 square miles. The city's population density is 1,195.08 people per square mile.

6. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Edmond

Located in central Oklahoma, Edmond is the sixth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 82,315.

Grouped by age, 27.5% of the population is under 18, 11.3% is 18 to 24, 25.7% is 25 to 44, 25.6% is 45 to 64, and 9.9% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 33.6.

The racial composition of the city is 87.5% White, 4.2% Black or African American, 1.0% Native American, 3.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. The population is 3.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 85.14 square miles. The city's population density is 966.82 people per square mile.

7. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Midwest City

Situated in central Oklahoma, Midwest City is the seventh largest city in the state with an estimated population of 53,674.

Classified by age, 26.8% of the population is under 18, 9.1% is 18 to 24, 26.6% is 25 to 44, 23.4% is 45 to 64, and 14.1% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 35.1.

The racial complexion of the city is 68.1% White, 19.1% Black or African American, 3.1% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 6.8% from two or more races. The population is 4.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 24.59 square miles. The city's population density is 2,182.76 people per square mile.

8. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Enid

Located in the central part of northern Oklahoma, Enid is the eighth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 47,717.

Categorized by age, 25.4% of the population is under 18, 8.3% is 18 to 24, 25.6% is 25 to 44, 24.8% is 45 to 64, and 15.9% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 37.

The racial profile of the city is 85.4% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 2.4% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.8% Pacific Islander, 4.1% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. The population is 7.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 73.97 square miles. The city's population density is 645.09 people per square mile.

9. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Moore

Situated in central Oklahoma, Moore is the ninth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 46,637.

Arranged by age, 25.3% of the population is under 18, 10.2% is 18 to 24, 32.7% is 25 to 44, 23.3% is 45 to 64, and 8.5% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 32.9.

The racial mix of the city is 79.0% White, 5.1% Black or African American, 4.1% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 3.9% from other races, and 6.3% from two or more races. The population is 7.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 21.73 square miles. The city's population density is 2,146.20 people per square mile.

10. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Stillwater

Located in the northern part of central Oklahoma, Stillwater is the tenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 42,253.

An unusually large percentage of the population is college-aged: the city is home to Oklahoma State University. Sorted by age, 14.3% of the population is under 18, 38.3% is 18 to 24, 23.6% is 25 to 44, 15.2% is 45 to 64, and 8.6% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 24.3.

The racial makeup of the city is 79.5% White, 4.7% Black or African American, 4.6% Native American, 6.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. The population is 2.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 27.85 square miles. The city's population density is 1,517.16 people per square mile.

11. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Muskogee

Located in the central part of eastern Oklahoma, Muskogee is the eleventh largest city in the state with an estimated population of 39,656.

Grouped by age, 24.6% of the population is under 18, 9.3% is 18 to 24, 25.9% is 25 to 44, 24.0% is 45 to 64, and 16.2% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 37.1.

The racial composition of the city is 65.2% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 10.0% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 6.3% from two or more races. The population is 5.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 37.34 square miles. The city's population density is 1,062.02 people per square mile.

12. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Bartlesville

Situated in northeastern Oklahoma, Bartlesville is the twelfth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 35,031.

Classified by age, 22.9% of the population is under 18, 14.8% is 18 to 24, 23.1% is 25 to 44, 26.6% is 45 to 64, and 12.6% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 39.4.

The racial complexion of the city is 81.2% White, 3.0% Black or African American, 5.1% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 8.0% from two or more races. The population is 4.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 21.11 square miles. The city's population density is 1,659.45 people per square mile.

13. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Shawnee

Located in central Oklahoma, Shawnee is the thirteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 30,956.

Categorized by age, 23.4% of the population is under 18, 13.8% is 18 to 24, 26.9% is 25 to 44, 22.0% is 45 to 64, and 13.9% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 33.3.

The racial profile of the city is 75.3% White, 6.3% Black or African American, 11.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. The population is 3.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 42.26 square miles. The city's population density is 732.51 people per square mile.

14. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: McAlester

Situated in southeastern Oklahoma, McAlester is the fourteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 27,467.

Sorted by age, 22.2% of the population is under 18, 8.7% is 18 to 24, 30.4% is 25 to 44, 20.7% is 45 to 64, and 18.0% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 37.9.

The racial makeup of the city is 74.7% White, 8.7% Black or African American, 10.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. The population is 3.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 15.69 square miles. The city's population density is 1,750.61 people per square mile.

15. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Owasso

Located in northeastern Oklahoma, Owasso is the fifteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 26,749.

Arranged by age, 30.9% of the population is under 18, 9.5% is 18 to 24, 29.1% is 25 to 44, 22.1% is 45 to 64, and 8.4% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 33.6.

The racial mix of the city is 83.1% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 3.3% Native American, 3.8% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 6.1% from two or more races. The population is 3.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 10.03 square miles. The city's population density is 2,666.90 people per square mile.

16. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Ponca City

Located in the central part of northern Oklahoma, Ponca City is the sixteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 25,295.

Grouped by age, 26.7% of the population is under 18, 9.2% is 18 to 24, 23.6% is 25 to 44, 25.7% is 45 to 64, and 14.8% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 36.8.

The racial composition of the city is 80.8% White, 3.2% Black or African American, 8.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 3.1% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. The population is 6.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 18.11 square miles. The city's population density is 1,396.74 people per square mile.

17. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Ardmore

Situated in the central part of southern Oklahoma, Ardmore is the seventeenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 25,051.

Classified by age, 23.7% of the population is under 18, 7.4% is 18 to 24, 25.8% is 25 to 44, 25.9% is 45 to 64, and 17.2% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 40.7.

The racial complexion of the city is 73.2% White, 11.0% Black or African American, 11.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. The population is 6.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 49.12 square miles. The city's population density is 510 people per square mile.

18. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Duncan

Located in southwestern Oklahoma, Duncan is the eighteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 23,735.

Categorized by age, 24.4% of the population is under 18, 10.2% is 18 to 24, 24.4% is 25 to 44, 24.5% is 45 to 64, and 16.5% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 37.6.

The racial profile of the city is 84.8% White, 3.6% Black or African American, 3.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 3.7% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. The population is 7.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 38.79 square miles. The city's population density is 611.88 people per square mile.

19. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Del City

Situated in central Oklahoma, Del City is the nineteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 22,446.

Arranged by age, 27.0% of the population is under 18, 8.6% is 18 to 24, 26.8% is 25 to 44, 23.0% is 45 to 64, and 14.6% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 34.5.

The racial mix of the city is 70.9% White, 18.8% Black or African American, 3.6% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. The population is 5.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 7.54 square miles. The city's population density is 2,976.92 people per square mile.

20. Largest Cities in Oklahoma: Yukon

Located in the western part of central Oklahoma, Yukon is the twentieth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 22,335.

Sorted by age, 23.6% of the population is under 18, 10.0% is 18 to 24, 23.6% is 25 to 44, 27.8% is 45 to 64, and 15.0% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 39.

The racial makeup of the city is 87.0% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 3.2% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. The population is 3.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

The land area of the city is 25.76 square miles. The city's population density is 867.04 people per square mile.

Source(s):

"American Fact Finder," U.S. Census Bureau
"Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000," U.S. Census Bureau