How many immigrants are in Oklahoma?
About 239K in 2021. This represents roughly 6.1% of Oklahoma's population, or about 3 in 50 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, those who have become US citizens, individuals authorized to work in the US, and undocumented residents.
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In 2021
239K
Oklahoma residents were foreign-born
In 2021
3 in 50
Oklahoma residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in Oklahoma increased from 199K in 2011 to 239K in 2021. This rise occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. The foreign-born share of Oklahoma's total population was 6.1% in 2021, lower than the national average of 13.6%, and up from 5.4% in 2011.
Foreign-born share of the population in Oklahoma
Changes in immigrant populations reflect shifts in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest shares of foreign-born residents were Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% and Beckley, WV at 0.8%, respectively. In Oklahoma, the highest and lowest shares were in Oklahoma City at 7.9% and Lawton at 5.5%, respectively.
On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021
Foreign-born share of the population (2021)
| 1. | Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area | 7.9% |
| 2. | Enid, OK Metro Area | 7.4% |
| 3. | Tulsa, OK Metro Area | 6.7% |
| 4. | Fort Smith, AR-OK Metro Area | 6% |
| 5. | Lawton, OK Metro Area | 5.5% |
