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County profile · Oklahoma

Tulsa County, OK market data

How Tulsa County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.

Population, 2025
698,782
+4.2% since 2020
Households
272,422
Median household income
$69,009
+24.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Median home value
$230,400
Jobs located here
375,335
Highest market score
77
Gas stations, #207 of 2,358 scored counties

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Survey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure

What this means

Tulsa County has an estimated 698,782 people and 272,422 households. Population estimates show Tulsa County grew 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Tulsa County is $69,009, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 24.3%, before inflation.

Relative to the U.S., household spending in Tulsa County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (72).

Of the business types scored in Tulsa County, gas stations (77), convenience stores (76) and grocery and convenience stores (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For gas stations, that ranks #207 of 2,358 scored counties.

Tulsa County is part of the Tulsa metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for roofing and gutter companies (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (39% below the U.S. rate).

All 56 business types in Tulsa County

Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Tulsa County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.

Every business type in Tulsa County, OK, highest Groundwork market score first, with its rank among counties, listings, listings per 10,000 households, spending per listing and official establishments
Business typeScoreRank among countiesListingsPer 10k householdsSpending per listingSpending per listing vs. U.S. (100)Official establishments
Gas stations77#207 of 2,3581816.6$4.2M176186
Convenience stores76#282 of 2,2612137.8$7.6M9621
Grocery and convenience stores73#361 of 2,40245216.6$3.6M106125
Pet grooming and boarding66#330 of 1,4611003.7$2.4M9455
Landscaping and lawn care64#385 of 1,4931706.2$2.3M80214
Grocery stores64#574 of 2,0701666.1$9.7M105104
Funeral homes58#518 of 1,472511.9$646K9532
Pet businesses57#779 of 2,20032011.7$745K85171
Dry cleaners56#207 of 507271.0$18.7M11927
House cleaning54#340 of 847692.5$5.7M90160
Pizza53#902 of 2,0902077.6$4.9M96624
Home inspectors52#182 of 415180.7Index only8618
Lawn, cleaning and pest control51#824 of 1,77130411.2$1.3M78422
Electricians50#591 of 1,160933.4$8.3M69182
Veterinarians50#756 of 1,4851274.7$1.9M6988
Child care and preschools50#831 of 1,6111625.9$747K75166
HVAC and plumbing50#873 of 1,7072167.9$3.6M75247
Pet stores49#501 of 974672.5$3.6M7928
Laundromats45#447 of 785461.7$11M8828
Property management45#533 of 910742.7Index only99179
Mortgage brokers and lenders43#571 of 8871204.4Index only8751
Coffee shops and cafes43#1,285 of 2,06332011.7$3.1M85194
Pest control42#464 of 699652.4$6.1M6048
Home repair trades41#1,472 of 2,05750718.6$1.5M63519
Clothing and shoe stores40#1,412 of 2,08753419.6$945K74228
Fast food and sandwich shops40#1,505 of 2,22245216.6$2.2M73624
Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios39#570 of 777582.1$3.3M82104
Clothing, shoes and laundry39#1,562 of 2,21072726.7$694K79283
Barbershops38#964 of 1,3561736.4$1.4M7324
Physical therapy38#1,034 of 1,4221595.8$1.9M78123
Sit-down restaurants38#1,739 of 2,4051,84567.7$545K82601
Tire shops37#1,105 of 1,5301435.2$1.7M6661
Collision repair and body shops36#983 of 1,3271073.9$2.2M7290
Bakeries and dessert shops36#1,448 of 1,88935613.1$2.8M68217
Restaurants and cafes36#1,796 of 2,4053,355123.2$300K811,429
Auto repair shops35#1,853 of 2,37873226.9$324K73302
Real estate agents and brokers35#1,866 of 2,17698236.0Index only76397
Nail salons34#1,072 of 1,3282057.5$1.2M7074
Car washes and detailing34#1,130 of 1,4511555.7$1.5M6149
Insurance agencies34#1,695 of 2,27271126.1$912K73450
Real estate34#1,938 of 2,2291,19443.8Index only78708
Oil change and quick lube33#388 of 479341.2$7M5124
Roofing and gutters32#969 of 1,1771987.3$3.9M4690
Optometrists and eye care32#1,060 of 1,3021475.4$2M6565
Martial arts and dance studios32#1,119 of 1,3341656.1$1.2M5882
Gyms32#1,457 of 1,7922649.7$734K56104
Spas and skin care32#1,496 of 1,76947117.3$508K5870
Auto repair and car care32#1,965 of 2,4011,23445.3$192K72438
Hair salons32#1,979 of 2,33980129.4$299K69199
Gyms, studios and classes31#1,769 of 2,08848717.9$398K60186
Primary care and pediatrics30#1,381 of 1,6562719.9$1.1M62619
Salons, barbers and spas29#2,165 of 2,3851,69462.2$141K66372
Chiropractors27#1,340 of 1,4902459.0$1.2M51139
Dentists and orthodontists27#1,723 of 1,88641815.3$712K72294
Urgent care and walk-in clinics25#301 of 325220.8$13.5M5544
Doctors, dentists and clinics25#2,221 of 2,3943,181116.8$94K611,284

Household spending in Tulsa County

What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).

Annual household spending in Tulsa County, OK by line, per household, and against the U.S.
Spending lineA year, all householdsPer householdIndex vs. U.S. (100)
Vehicle maintenance and repairs$237M$87091
Gasoline and other fuels$759.3M$2,787107
Food away from home$1B$3,69191
Groceries$1.6B$5,94094
Personal care products and services$239.2M$87887
Child care and other personal services$121.1M$44477
Memberships, classes and admissions$193.8M$71172
Medical and dental services$297.8M$1,09385
Pets$238.5M$87596
Clothing, shoes and related services$504.9M$1,85390
Vehicle insurance$648.6M$2,381122
Home repairs, maintenance and insurance$770.9M$2,83094
Lawn care, cleaning and other household services$395.9M$1,453103
Rent and homeowner costs$4.1B$14,89189

Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.

Population and households in Tulsa County

Population, 2025 estimate
698,782+4.2% since 2020
Households
272,422
Median age
36.9
Homes lived in by their owners
60%
Vehicles per household
1.8
Land area
570 sq. mi.
People per square mile
1,194
Median household income
$69,009+24.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
Average household income
$98,310
Median home value
$230,400
Jobs located here
375,335
Daytime population
760,837Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here

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Tulsa County is part of the Tulsa, OK metro area.

Questions

How fast is Tulsa County, OK growing?

Population estimates put Tulsa County at 698,782 people in 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 272,422 households. Median household income rose 24.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.

How much do households in Tulsa County, OK spend?

Households in Tulsa County spend about $4.1B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.6B on groceries and $1B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Tulsa County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 122, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (72).

Which business types have the highest market scores in Tulsa County, OK?

The highest Groundwork market scores in Tulsa County are for gas stations (77), convenience stores (76) and grocery and convenience stores (73). Tulsa County ranks #207 of 2,358 scored counties for gas stations.

How does Tulsa County, OK compare with the U.S.?

The median household income in Tulsa County is $69,009 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $230,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Tulsa County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for roofing and gutter companies (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (39% below the U.S. rate).

What is the Groundwork market score?

The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Tulsa County, each ranked against other counties.

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