Oklahoma Families & Marital Status
Statewide Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCities with Data
50
in Oklahoma
Highest Married-Couple %
66.8%
Jenks
Avg Single-Parent %
18.9%
across 50 cities
Family Demographics by City in Oklahoma
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS| Rank | City | Population | Married Couple % | Single Parent % | Avg Family Size | Median Family Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City | 688,693 | 42.5% | 18.8% | 2.5 | $83,281 |
| 2 | Tulsa | 412,322 | 37.1% | 19.0% | 2.4 | $75,930 |
| 3 | Norman | 128,714 | 41.8% | 13.9% | 2.3 | $96,890 |
| 4 | Broken Arrow | 115,919 | 56.7% | 15.2% | 2.6 | $97,979 |
| 5 | Edmond | 95,618 | 58.4% | 12.1% | 2.6 | $131,290 |
| 6 | Lawton | 90,662 | 35.5% | 23.7% | 2.5 | $62,798 |
| 7 | Moore | 63,045 | 48.6% | 18.0% | 2.6 | $91,797 |
| 8 | Midwest City | 58,170 | 37.0% | 23.0% | 2.3 | $70,702 |
| 9 | Enid | 50,821 | 45.1% | 18.0% | 2.5 | $75,458 |
| 10 | Stillwater | 48,818 | 29.8% | 12.8% | 2.1 | $74,939 |
| 11 | Owasso | 39,013 | 49.4% | 18.3% | 2.6 | $97,524 |
| 12 | Bartlesville | 37,559 | 46.7% | 17.2% | 2.5 | $80,505 |
| 13 | Muskogee | 36,819 | 36.9% | 24.2% | 2.4 | $55,869 |
| 14 | Shawnee | 31,511 | 42.2% | 20.5% | 2.5 | $67,850 |
| 15 | Bixby | 29,402 | 58.4% | 13.3% | 2.8 | $118,288 |
| 16 | Jenks | 26,519 | 66.8% | 14.7% | 3.0 | $116,528 |
| 17 | Yukon | 24,802 | 51.6% | 17.4% | 2.6 | $94,426 |
| 18 | Ardmore | 24,757 | 39.1% | 21.3% | 2.4 | $71,721 |
| 19 | Ponca City | 24,377 | 41.5% | 20.0% | 2.5 | $72,149 |
| 20 | Duncan | 22,872 | 47.7% | 17.9% | 2.4 | $70,605 |
| 21 | Sapulpa | 22,268 | 46.1% | 19.3% | 2.5 | $78,284 |
| 22 | Del City | 21,561 | 35.7% | 20.8% | 2.4 | $58,526 |
| 23 | Mustang | 21,290 | 59.4% | 15.0% | 2.8 | $104,784 |
| 24 | Bethany | 20,606 | 42.4% | 23.0% | 2.6 | $65,515 |
| 25 | Sand Springs | 19,973 | 51.5% | 19.3% | 2.6 | $86,753 |
| 26 | Claremore | 19,921 | 36.6% | 20.9% | 2.4 | $71,016 |
| 27 | Durant | 19,209 | 32.2% | 22.6% | 2.4 | $58,869 |
| 28 | Altus | 18,670 | 43.8% | 17.4% | 2.4 | $76,548 |
| 29 | McAlester | 18,098 | 39.7% | 19.0% | 2.2 | $63,850 |
| 30 | El Reno | 17,919 | 40.8% | 20.1% | 2.6 | $72,567 |
| 31 | Ada | 16,536 | 34.6% | 20.6% | 2.3 | $69,093 |
| 32 | Tahlequah | 16,513 | 34.5% | 17.8% | 2.3 | $67,195 |
| 33 | Chickasha | 16,349 | 42.1% | 16.7% | 2.4 | $71,214 |
| 34 | Glenpool | 13,885 | 53.3% | 22.8% | 2.8 | $81,000 |
| 35 | Miami | 12,960 | 38.5% | 23.1% | 2.4 | $54,929 |
| 36 | Guymon | 12,596 | 39.2% | 23.8% | 2.9 | $61,622 |
| 37 | Newcastle | 12,238 | 63.7% | 10.0% | 2.6 | $111,316 |
| 38 | Choctaw | 12,208 | 62.7% | 10.3% | 2.8 | $115,262 |
| 39 | Weatherford | 12,014 | 35.8% | 13.9% | 2.4 | $76,929 |
| 40 | Woodward | 11,976 | 44.1% | 16.1% | 2.3 | $67,052 |
| 41 | Elk City | 11,406 | 43.9% | 15.7% | 2.2 | $64,160 |
| 42 | Okmulgee | 11,370 | 30.6% | 24.9% | 2.4 | $49,615 |
| 43 | Guthrie | 11,021 | 39.9% | 21.8% | 2.8 | $70,949 |
| 44 | Warr Acres | 10,437 | 46.2% | 21.6% | 2.7 | $73,183 |
| 45 | Coweta | 10,157 | 47.1% | 20.7% | 2.6 | $77,628 |
| 46 | Pryor Creek | 9,520 | 37.4% | 27.8% | 2.5 | $48,885 |
| 47 | The Village | 9,470 | 30.4% | 17.7% | 2.0 | $99,924 |
| 48 | Blanchard | 9,276 | 65.1% | 11.9% | 2.7 | $117,005 |
| 49 | Poteau | 8,903 | 37.6% | 25.8% | 2.7 | $61,648 |
| 50 | Sallisaw | 8,553 | 40.6% | 23.3% | 2.6 | $62,321 |
Family Life in Oklahoma
Family structure varies significantly across Oklahoma's cities. Among the top 50 cities by population with available data, Jenks has the highest share of married-couple households at 66.8%. The average single-parent household rate across these cities is 18.9%. These figures are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which tracks household composition, family income, and household size at the city level.
Married-couple families tend to have higher median incomes than single-parent households. Family size, marital status, and household type are key indicators of community demographics and can influence local housing markets, school enrollment, and social services demand. Explore individual city pages for detailed breakdowns including children under 18, grandparent caregivers, and income by family type.