Demographics of Tulsa, Oklahoma facts for kids
Tulsa is a big city in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It's the second largest city in Oklahoma and the main city of Tulsa County. In 2011, about 396,466 people lived there.
People in Tulsa
Tulsa is home to many people! Understanding the demographics (which means studying the population) helps us learn about the city.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,390 | — | |
| 1910 | 18,182 | 1,208.1% | |
| 1920 | 72,075 | 296.4% | |
| 1930 | 141,258 | 96.0% | |
| 1940 | 142,157 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 182,740 | 28.5% | |
| 1960 | 261,685 | 43.2% | |
| 1970 | 330,350 | 26.2% | |
| 1980 | 360,919 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 367,302 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 393,049 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 391,906 | −0.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 401,190 | 2.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2011 estimate |
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In 2010, the U.S. Census counted 391,906 people living in Tulsa. There were also 163,975 households and 95,246 families. The city's population density was about 1,992 people per square mile. This means a lot of people live close together!
During the day, Tulsa gets even busier. Nearly 36,000 people travel into the city for work or other activities. This makes the daytime population grow to over 427,000 people.
Who Lives in Tulsa?
Tulsa is a very diverse city, meaning people from many different backgrounds live there. According to the 2010 census, the population included:
- People who identify as White: 62.6%
- People who identify as African American: 15.6%
- People who identify as Native American: 5.3%
- People who identify as Asian American: 2.3%
- People who identify as Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.1%
- People who identify as Some other race: 8.0%
- People who identify as Two or more races: 5.9%
Also, 14.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (of any race). This includes people with Mexican, Puerto Rican, and other backgrounds.
Many people in Tulsa speak English at home. About 85.7% of residents over five years old speak only English. However, many other languages are spoken too! About 11.0% of people speak Spanish. Other languages, including various Asian and European languages, are also spoken by smaller groups.
In 2010, about 27% of households in Tulsa had children under 18 years old. About 10% of households had someone over the age of 65. The average household had 2.34 people.
Money and Homes
The average income for a household in Tulsa was $40,268. For families, the average income was $51,977. The per capita income (which means the average income per person) was $26,727.
Some people in Tulsa live below the poverty line. This means their income is below a certain level needed to meet basic needs. About 19.4% of the total population and 15.1% of families were below this line. This included 30.6% of people under 18 and 9.6% of people 65 or older.
Many people in Tulsa have finished their education. About 86.5% of people over 25 have a high school diploma or an equivalent. Also, 29.8% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university.
In 2010, the average price for a house in Tulsa was $190,706. Tulsa is also known as a good place for people who want to invest in real estate (buying and selling homes).
