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Oklahoma
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Oklahoma is 3,878,051 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Oklahoma is ranked number 28 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 32.7% below the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Oklahoma is 69,898.8 square miles. There state is 98.1% land and 1.9% water. The population density in Oklahoma is 56.5 people per square mile (42nd out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 3,878,051 people ÷ 68,594.9 sq mi
Population Density = 56.5 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,878,051 (28th out of 56) | 3,751,351 (28th out of 56) | 3,450,654 (28th out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 32.7% below avg | 32.9% below avg | 32.3% below avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 69,898.8 mi2 | 181,037 km2 | 44,735,148 acres | (20th out of 56) |
| Land Area | 68,594.9 mi2 | 177,660 km2 | 43,900,674 acres | (98.1%) |
| Water Area | 1,303.9 mi2 | 3,377 km2 | 834,474 acres | (1.9%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 56.5 (42nd out of 56) | 54.7 (42nd out of 56) | 50.3 (41st out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 87.0% below avg | 86.8% below avg | 87.4% below avg |