Population822,125 (2025 est.)
Capital City Neighborhoods and Surrounding Community Centers
Oklahoma County, OklahomaOklahoma County brings together the state capital with communities including Edmond, Midwest City, Bethany, and Choctaw. Its history includes Indigenous homelands, forced removals, and the opening of the Unassigned Lands to non-Native settlement. The county’s many municipalities give it an identity beyond a single city center. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 822,125 residents in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, on July 1, 2025.
Oklahoma County at a Glance
Population822,125 (2025 est.)
County SeatOklahoma City
Largest CityOklahoma City
Established1890
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water718 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesI-35; I-40; I-44; I-235; I-240; I-335
Area CodesVaries by community
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Oklahoma County’s history includes Indigenous homelands, the forced removal of Creek and Seminole peoples, and the later designation of land as the Unassigned Lands. The 1889 land run brought a major wave of non-Native settlement. Oklahoma City became both the county seat and state capital. This layered history should be considered alongside the later metropolitan growth that connected numerous municipalities while leaving them with separate governments and distinct community identities.
Oklahoma City is the county’s largest reference point, but Edmond, Bethany, Midwest City, Choctaw, and other municipalities add different local settings. A county-wide plan benefits from naming a specific community rather than relying solely on the metropolitan label. The state capital’s civic role also differs from those of the surrounding cities. Looking at that network of municipalities gives a more useful picture of everyday local life and travel within the county.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Oklahoma County brings together the state capital with communities including Edmond, Midwest City, Bethany, and Choctaw. Its history includes Indigenous homelands, forced removals, and the opening of the Unassigned Lands to non-Native settlement.
Community History
Oklahoma County’s history includes Indigenous homelands, the forced removal of Creek and Seminole peoples, and the later designation of land as the Unassigned Lands.
Around the County
Oklahoma City is the county’s largest reference point, but Edmond, Bethany, Midwest City, Choctaw, and other municipalities add different local settings.
A capital region is made of many local places.
A Closer Look
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Government
Start with the county’s public information and department directory for local contacts and service information.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Astec Charter Es – Elementary; grades PK-05. 2600 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73107. 405-947-6272.
Children'S Ctr – Elementary; grades PK-08. 6721 Northwest 42nd Street, Bethany, OK 73008. 405-499-4611.
Choctaw Es – Elementary; grades PK-05. 14663 Northeast Third Street, Choctaw, OK 73020. 405-390-2225.
Central Oak Es – Elementary; grades PK-05. 1901 Southeast 15th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73129. 405-677-5211.
Crutcho Public School – Elementary; grades PK-08. 2401 North Air Depot Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73141. 405-427-3771.
4Th And 5Th Grade Center – Elementary; grades 04-05. 4653 N W 206th Street, Edmond, OK 73012. 405-531-9328.
Dove Science Academy Ms-South Okc – Middle; grades 06-08. 7124 S I 35 Service Rd, OKlahoma City, OK 73149. 405-636-8250.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Integris Health Edmond Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 4801 Integris Parkway, Edmond, OK 73034. 405-657-3000.
Summit Medical Center, Llc – Acute Care Hospitals. 1800 South Renaissance Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034. 405-359-2400.
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital – Midwest – Acute Care Hospitals. 2825 Parklawn Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110. 405-610-4411.
Community Hospital, Llc – Acute Care Hospitals. 3100 Southwest 89Th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73159. 405-486-6491.
Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc – Acute Care Hospitals. 3300 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112. 405-949-3011.
Integris Community Hospital – Council Crossing – Acute Care Hospitals. 9417 N Council Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73162. 405-550-3280.
Integris Southwest Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 4401 South Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73109. 405-636-7000.
Public Safety
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Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Ronald J Norick Downtown Library – 300 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. 405-231-8650.
Bethany Library – 7941 Nw 23Rd, Bethany, OK 73008. 405-789-8363.
Choctaw Library – 2525 Muzzy, Choctaw, OK 73020. 405-390-8418.
Del City Library – 4509 Se 15Th Street, Del City, OK 73115. 405-672-1377.
Edmond Library – 10 S Boulevard, Edmond, OK 73034. 405-341-9282.
Harrah Library – 1930 N. Church Avenue, Harrah, OK 73045. 405-454-2001.
Jones Library – 111 E. Main, Jones, OK 73049. 405-399-5471.
Courts
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DMV
Oklahoma — Renew & Replace License & ID
Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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822,125 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
718.442 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with these official Oklahoma resources: Renew & Replace License & ID; Vehicle Registration; Address Update. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Oklahoma County’s history includes Indigenous homelands, the forced removal of Creek and Seminole peoples, and the later designation of land as the Unassigned Lands. The 1889 land run brought a major wave of non-Native settlement. Oklahoma City became both the county seat and state capital. This layered history should be considered alongside the later metropolitan growth that connected numerous municipalities while leaving them with separate governments and distinct community identities.
Oklahoma City is the county’s largest reference point, but Edmond, Bethany, Midwest City, Choctaw, and other municipalities add different local settings. A county-wide plan benefits from naming a specific community rather than relying solely on the metropolitan label. The state capital’s civic role also differs from those of the surrounding cities. Looking at that network of municipalities gives a more useful picture of everyday local life and travel within the county.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 708.897 square miles of land and 9.545 square miles of water in Oklahoma County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Oklahoma County had an estimated 798,252 residents on July 1, 2020, and 822,125 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 23,873 residents, or about 3.0%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
Oklahoma City is the county seat of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
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