Tulsa, OK population by race
The table below shows Tulsa's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247,654 | 60.12% |
| Black or African American | 60,242 | 14.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18,093 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 13,894 | 3.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 737 | 0.18% |
| Some other race | 19,829 | 4.81% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 51,489 | 12.50% |
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Tulsa population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Tulsa has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Tulsa's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Tulsa population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 60.12% are white, 14.62% are Black or African American, 4.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.37% are Asian, 0.18% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.81% are some other race and 12.50% are multiracial.
Tulsa 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Tulsa is White with a population of 247,654 (60.12% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 51,489 (12.50% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Tulsa, OK
By ethnicity, 71,354 (17.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 340,584 (82.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Tulsa, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 218,194 (64.06% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Tulsa, OK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Tulsa's Non-Hispanic population.
Tulsa Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 218,194 | 64.06% |
| Black or African American alone | 59,580 | 17.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 16,303 | 4.79% |
| Asian alone | 13,703 | 4.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 730 | 0.21% |
| Some other race alone | 1,304 | 0.38% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 30,770 | 9.03% |
Among the Hispanic population in Tulsa, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 55,004 (77.09% of the total Hispanic population).
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Tulsa, OK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Tulsa's Hispanic population.
Tulsa Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 55,004 | 77.09% |
| Puerto Rican | 2,597 | 3.64% |
| Cuban | 539 | 0.76% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13,214 | 18.52% |
Things to know
What percentage of Tulsa, OK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 17.32% of Tulsa population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Tulsa, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 55,004 (77.09% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Tulsa, OK have?
Tulsa, OK has 60,242 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 14.62% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Tulsa is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Tulsa, OK?
With 82.68% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Tulsa.
That being said, with a 14.62% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Tulsa.
What is the majority race in Tulsa, OK?
With a population of 247,654 (60.12% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Tulsa.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Tulsa, with 14.62% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
