Tulsa County, Oklahoma
Tulsa County: County in Oklahoma, United States of America
About
Tulsa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 603,403 and a population density of 397 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 657,589 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tulsa. The county was created 118 years ago in 1904.
Located in the state of Oklahoma, Tulsa County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. It's also home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in America—from rolling hills to lush forests and even a few lakes. If you're looking for a place to settle down, this is it!
The county was formed at statehood from part of the former Indian Territory and named for the nearby city of Tulsa. In 1919, a small portion of northeastern Wagoner County was added to Tulsa County. The oil boom in northeast Oklahoma lead to rapid development in this area and growth continued until after World War II.
The county seat and largest city is Tulsa, with a population of more than 650,000 people. The city boasts many attractions, including the Philbrook Museum of Art, the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame Museum and plenty of other museums worth visiting.
If you're feeling adventurous, you can visit Lake Keystone where you'll find plenty of activities like boating or fishing as well as nature trails and parks for hiking or biking through beautiful scenery. If that's not enough for you, there are also plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance from your house so you don't have to worry about driving after drinking too much beer (or wine).
Quick Facts about Tulsa County
| Population : | 657,589 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Area : | 1520 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.9% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.1% |
| Named for : | Tulsa |
| Altitude : | 728 feet / 222 meters |
| Capital : | Tulsa |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1905 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:21:17 (5th February 2023) |
| Density : | 433 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tulsa County is located at 36°7'16"N 95°56'29"W (36.1210800, -95.9414800). It has 6 neighbors: Creek County, Okmulgee County, Osage County, Rogers County, Wagoner County and Washington County.
Tulsa County map
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The largest city of Tulsa County is Tulsa with a population of 403,166. Other cities include, Broken Arrow population 111,648, Owasso population 37,241, Bixby population 28,453 and Jenks population 24,257. See all Tulsa County cities & populated places.
Tulsa County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Tulsa County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 403,166 | County seat of Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Broken Arrow | 111,648 | City in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Owasso | 37,241 | City in Rogers and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States |
| Bixby | 28,453 | City in Oklahoma |
| Jenks | 24,257 | City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Sand Springs | 20,017 | City in Osage and Tulsa counties, Oklahoma, United States |
| Glenpool | 14,027 | City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Collinsville | 7,540 | Location in Oklahoma |
| Turley | 2,756 | City in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Sperry | 1,355 | Town in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Tulsa County
Tulsa County has 6 neighbours.
- Creek County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Okmulgee County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Osage County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Rogers County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Wagoner County county in Oklahoma, United States of America
- Washington County county in Oklahoma, United States
- Tulsa
Demographics
The population of Tulsa County increased by 8.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 603,403 | - | census |
| 2011 | 609,204 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 615,181 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 623,705 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 630,918 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 640,470 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 645,951 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 646,437 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 647,683 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 651,552 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 657,589 | 0.92% | estimation process |
People born in Tulsa County (1)
Harold Cagle was born in Tulsa County
Oklahoma Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County | 804,041 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Oklahoma City | 655,057 | City in Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, and Pottawatomie counties in Oklahoma, United States; state capital of Oklahoma; and county seat of Oklahoma County |
| Tulsa | 403,166 | County seat of Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Cleveland County | 287,066 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Canadian County | 153,192 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Norman | 125,762 | City in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Comanche County | 121,099 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Broken Arrow | 111,648 | City in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Edmond | 95,346 | City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Lawton | 93,164 | City in Oklahoma |
| Rogers County | 93,155 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Wagoner County | 82,925 | County in Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Payne County | 81,755 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Pottawatomie County | 72,998 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Creek County | 71,485 | County in Oklahoma, United States |
| Copeland | 68,424 | Human settlement in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
