ECONOMIC INDICATORS
OKLAHOMA CITY DIVERSITY ON THE RISE Age by Race Distribution (City of Oklahoma City - in Thousands) Age by Race Distribution (City of Oklahoma City - in Thousands) Age by Race Distribution (City of Oklahoma City - in Thousands) Age by Race Distribution (City of Oklahoma City - in Thousands) Age by Race Distribution (City of Oklahoma City - in Thousands)
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SOURCE: US CENSUS BUREAU , AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, 2022 1-YEAR ESTIMATES, CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY; WOODS & POOLE POPULATION FORECAST
• The City of Oklahoma City experienced a 30% increase in its Hispanic population over the past decade. • In OKC, 40% of adults 18 and older are non-white. • Oklahoma has over 7 times more Native American residents compared to the national average. Within the state, 9.5% of residents are Native American, compared to only 1.3% for the United States. • According to Woods & Poole, Oklahoma County is projected to be majority-minority in 2031, when the population of White residents in the county will drop below 50%.
For comprehensive Economic Indicator and Regional Data, please visit your Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Economic Development Division at www.greateroklahomacity.com/economicindicators or contact Eric Long, Research Economist, at 405-297-8976; elong@okcchamber.com DID YOU KNOW? Get regional demographic data, consumer expenditure information, labor force data for the Greater Oklahoma City Region and more at greateroklahomacity.com.
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