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OKC MSA population is forecasted to grow by 1.1% both in 2026 and 2027, approaching a total population of 1.55 million by the end of 2027.
Oklahoma City MSA population growth has recovered from the 2017 low and is holding steady just above 1% growth per year. The forecast expects similar growth in 2026 and 2027 at 1.1%. MSA population passed 1.5 million people in 2025 and will approach 1.55 million people by the end of 2027. Personal income growth will slow in 2026 to 3.2% and approach $108 billion with initial expectations of 3.9% growth in 2027. Personal income growing faster than inflation is good for Oklahoma households as personal income growth of 3.2% and population growth of 1.1% will combine to move per capita personal income up by 2.0% in 2026 to $70,642 (see appendix table).
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Personal income growth will slow in 2026 to 3.2% and approach $108 billion with initial expectations of 3.9% growth in 2027.
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2026 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
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