Norman is a city located in Cleveland County Oklahoma. Norman has a 2024 population of 130,674. It is also the county seat of Cleveland County. Norman is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 128,161 in 2020.
The average household income in Norman is $86,121 with a poverty rate of 17.72%. The median age in Norman is 31 years: 29.9 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Norman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93,634 | 73.32% |
| Two or more races | 13,634 | 10.68% |
| Black or African American | 6,412 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 5,945 | 4.66% |
| Native American | 5,199 | 4.07% |
| Other race | 2,645 | 2.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 232 | 0.18% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 51,336 | 2.32 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 22,456 | 1.5 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Married | 21,237 | 3.03 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 5,179 | 2.87 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Male | 2,464 | 2.6 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,274 | 4.38% |
| Associates Degree | 5,530 | 7.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,932 | 24% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,140 | 21.6% |
| High School Graduate | 14,447 | 19.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,243 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 16,155 | 21.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55,764 | 53,421 | 26,642 |
| 2+ Races | 5,936 | 5,388 | 2,393 |
| Hispanic | 5,214 | 3,900 | 1,370 |
| Black | 3,202 | 3,084 | 975 |
| Native American | 3,136 | 2,794 | 887 |
| Asian | 2,925 | 2,807 | 2,148 |
| Other Race | 1,357 | 1,048 | 263 |
| Islander | 159 | 121 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.31%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,330 | $63,575 | $43,289 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,784 | $82,407 | $57,397 |
| High School Graduate | $34,837 | $38,907 | $27,481 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,434 | $42,179 | $17,500 |
| Overall | $46,686 | $55,319 | $39,898 |
| Some College | $40,387 | $48,004 | $36,207 |
$46,686
Average Earnings
$55,319
Average Male
$39,898
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.71% of Norman residents speak only English, while 11.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83,380 | 13,582 | 16.29% |
| Multiple | 12,875 | 2,305 | 17.9% |
| Asian | 5,717 | 2,113 | 36.96% |
| Hispanic | 10,335 | 1,693 | 16.38% |
| Black | 5,694 | 1,150 | 20.2% |
| Native | 4,764 | 964 | 20.24% |
| Other | 2,613 | 390 | 14.93% |
| Islander | 232 | 27 | 11.64% |
17.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.46%
Male Poverty Rate
17.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Norman is Asian, with 36.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Norman is Islander, with 11.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.64% |
| High School | 15.82% |
| Some College | 10.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.9% |
| Female Employed | 15.35% |
| Male Employed | 10.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,927 | $113,374 |
| Households | $62,849 | $86,121 |
| Married Families | $111,723 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,672 | $48,461 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7,478
Number of Veterans
6,602
Male Veterans
876
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,516 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,414 |
| First Gulf War | 1,844 |
| Korea | 410 |
| World War II | 134 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,935 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,787 |
| 75+ | 1,504 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,184 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,068 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,302 | 8.05% |
| 2+ Races | 418 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 5.03% |
| Black | 324 | 6.45% |
| Native American | 324 | 8.07% |
| Other Race | 62 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.45%
Born in Norman
92.9%
Native Born
7.1%
Foreign Born
4.34%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
92.9% of Norman residents were born in the United States, with 54.45% having been born in Oklahoma. 4.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 133,816 | 629 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 133,187 | 628 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 132,559 | 628 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 131,931 | 629 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 131,302 | 628 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 130,674 | 628 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 130,046 | 467 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 129,579 | 514 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 129,065 | 904 | 0.71% |
| 2020 | 128,161 | 3,042 | 2.43% |
| 2019 | 125,119 | 1,096 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 124,023 | 549 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 123,474 | 1,393 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 122,081 | 1,763 | 1.47% |
| 2015 | 120,318 | 2,037 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 118,281 | -438 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 118,719 | 3,112 | 2.69% |
| 2012 | 115,607 | 1,740 | 1.53% |
| 2011 | 113,867 | 2,495 | 2.24% |
| 2010 | 111,372 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 95,694 | 15,623 | 19.51% |
| 1990 | 80,071 | 12,051 | 17.72% |
| 1980 | 68,020 | 15,903 | 30.51% |
| 1970 | 52,117 | 18,705 | 55.98% |
| 1960 | 33,412 | 6,406 | 23.72% |
| 1950 | 27,006 | 15,577 | 136.29% |
| 1940 | 11,429 | 1,826 | 19.01% |
| 1930 | 9,603 | 4,599 | 91.91% |
| 1920 | 5,004 | 1,280 | 34.37% |
| 1910 | 3,724 | -130,092 | -97.22% |