Oklahoma Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Oklahoma?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oklahoma is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 62.1% of the total population.

Q: Is Oklahoma becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Oklahoma has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 58.0/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Oklahoma

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Oklahoma Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

4,028,634

Diversity Score

58.0

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

62.1%%

Oklahoma Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Oklahoma Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Oklahoma has increased significantly.

Oklahoma Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	2,502,660	62.1%
Hispanic or Latino	510,804	12.7%
Two or More Races	360,537	8.9%
Black / African American	272,436	6.8%
Native American	266,888	6.6%
Asian	95,183	2.4%
Other Race	13,142	0.3%
Pacific Islander	6,984	0.2%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Oklahoma

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oklahoma is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 62.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Oklahoma has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 58.0/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.

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