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).

Tulsa County locator map
Location of Tulsa County on Oklahoma map.

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 : 04:11:46 (11th December 2023)
Density : 433 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 8.24% (2010-2020)
Weather : 34℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather
Tulsa County Courthouse image
Tulsa County Courthouse
Tulsa County Courthouse image
Tulsa County Courthouse image

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.

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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 The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Broken Arrow 111,648 The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
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

Weather

Tulsa County forecast: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South wind around 10 mph. more

Tulsa County has 6 neighbours.

  • 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

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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 The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Tulsa 403,166 The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Cleveland County 287,066 County in North Carolina, United States
Canadian County 153,192 County in Oklahoma, United States
Norman 125,762 The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
Comanche County 121,099 County in Oklahoma, United States
Broken Arrow 111,648 The most populous city in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
Edmond 95,346 The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Lawton 93,164 The most populous city in Comanche County, 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 A city in Payne County, Oklahoma.