Oklahoma
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Oklahoma
The Sooner State features plains and prairie land. Known for oil and gas production, agriculture, and Native American cultural heritage.
Capital: Oklahoma City
Population: 4.02 million
Electoral Votes: 7
Governor: Kevin Stitt (Republican)
Largest City: Oklahoma City
State Website: ok.gov
Next Election: November 3, 2026
State Information
Joined The Union: 11/16/1907
Minimum Wage: $7.25
Motto: “Labor omnia vincit (Labor conquers all things)”
Nickname: The Sooner State
Legislature: Bicameral
Age & Gender
Average Age: 36.7 years
Male: 49.5%
Female: 50.5%
Economic Data
Average Income: $55,826
Income Rank: 39
Poverty Rate: 14.7%
Annual Budget: $34 billion
Largest Private Employer: Walmart
Housing & Property
Average Home Price: $175,700
Average Rent: $905
Property Tax Rate: 0.88%
Home Owners: 65.6%
Renters: 34.4%
Education Levels
High School Diploma: 88.2%
Some College: 31.8%
Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%
Graduate Degree: 9%
Education Ranking: 43
Health & Safety
Health Ranking: 46
Crime Rate: 458.6 per 100k
Population Density: 58.3 per sq mi