At a glance:

• Estimated Population: 132,923
• Median Age: 32.7
• Average Household Income: $99,921
• Median Household Income: $72,218
• Educational Attainment (age 25+): 95% high school graduates; 48% college degree and above

Download detailed 2026 demographic reports: 

• COMMUNITY PROFILE - 

  2026_community_profile_norman.pdf

• DEMOGRAPHIC AND INCOME PROFILE - 

  2026_demographic_and_income_profile_norman.pdf

• TIME SERIES PROFILE - 

  2026_time_series_profile_norman.pdf

• BUSINESS SUMMARY - 

  2026_business_summary_norman.pdf

• CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE PROFILE - 

  2026_civilian_labor_force_profile_norman.pdf

Source: Esri (2026)

If you are searching for more detailed demographic information, please contact the Business & Community Relations Division. We would be happy to generate custom reports for your market research. 

Located along the vibrant Interstate 35 corridor, Norman forms the southern edge of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Six major interstate exits on I-35, state highways 9 and 77, an Amtrak station in our historic Santa Fe depot, and the University's Max Westheimer Airport provide easy access into Norman. Norman is a short 20-25 minute commute to both Will Rogers World Airport and Downtown Oklahoma City, make it convenient for both travelers and local commuters. 

Traffic Counts:

• Click on the link below to open the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) interactive map of historical traffic count and zoom in to the desired location:
  • https://acog.public.ms2soft.com/tcds/tsearch.asp?loc=Acog&mod=
• A map of current traffic conditions can be found on the Oklahoma Department of Transportation:
  • https://oktraffic.org/#/map

Multimodal Transportation: 

• Highways & Road
  • City of Norman Public Works Department
  • Oklahoma Department of Transportation
    • Interstate 35
    • State Highway 9
    • State Highway 77
• Public Transit
  • Fixed Route Bus Service - Embark Norman
  • Micro-Transit - Norman On-Demand
  • E-scooters & E-bikes
• Trails & Bike Infrastructure
  • Bike Routes 
  • Lake Thunderbird State Park
• Rail Access
  • Amtrak - Heartland Flyer - Daily service between Oklahoma City, OK and Fort Worth, TX
  • ONE Transit - Future regional commuter rail connecting Norman, Oklahoma City, and Edmond.
• Airports
  • Max Westheimer Airport  (1700 Lexington Avenue)
    • Owned and operated by the University of Oklahoma, Max Westheimer (KOUN) is classified by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission as a Regional Business Airport servicing general aviation aircraft, including business jets.  
    • https://www.ou.edu/airport
  • OKC Will Rogers International Airport (7100 Terminal Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73159)
    • Located 21 miles from central Norman
    • Will Rogers International Airport (OKC) is the largest commercial airport in Oklahoma, serving commercial, freight, military, corporate, and general aviation.
    • https://flyokc.com/

Historic Growth Trends:

With over 132,000 residents, Norman is the third most populous city in the state of Oklahoma and part of the growing Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The Greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area has a total population of over 1.5 million, and remains one of the fastest growing metros in the country. As the county seat of Cleveland County, Norman serves as a regional destination for several surrounding communities. The population of Cleveland County, including in both it’s urban and rural areas, have grown significantly in the past few decades. Cleveland County’s estimated population in 2020 is 295,528.

Source: U.S. Census

New Housing Units:

Since 2000, over 12,000 new single family homes and 6,300 new multifamily units have been built in Norman. A recent housing study, part of our AIM Norman Comprehensive Plan, indicates an estimated demand for 23,000 additional housing units in the next 20 years. 

For additional information regarding the housing market, please visit the Norman Board of Realtors website: 

• https://normanboardofrealtors.org/about-nbr/statistics/

The total value of all building permits in the City of Norman was approximately $355 million in 2025. This total includes all activity, both new construction and renovations, for single-family residential, multifamily units, commercial, and more. 

For detailed information on building permits, visit the Development Services page to find detailed monthly reports:

• https://www.normanok.gov/your-government/departments/planning-and-community-development/development-services/permitting

The total value of all residential projects in 2025 was $180 million, which includes all new housing units. The chart shows the total value of all residential building permits from 2004 to 2025. 

The total value of all non-residential construction in 2025 was $158 million, of which $95 million was for 44 new commercial buildings. The chart shows the total value of all non-residential building permits from 2004 to 2025. 

A Great Place to WORK:

Norman is home to a many public and private institutions that keep our economy ticking. As home of the National Weather center and the NOAA Severe Storms Lab, Norman is a major player in the weather and radar industry. 

The University of Oklahoma is Norman's largest employer and its impact on the community is far-reaching. University-related cultural and sporting events draw thousands of visitors to Norman and with nearly 13,000 employees; the University of Oklahoma plays a major role in the economy of Norman. Enrollment at the Norman Campus exceeded 32,000 student in the Fall of 2025, with record-breaking freshman class size for several years in a row. 
 

Over 10,000 employees:

• University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - 660 Parrington Avenue

Over 1,000 employees:

• ACT - Advanced Call Center Technologies - 2701 Technology Place
• Bosch (formerly JCI) - 5005 York Drive
• Norman Regional Health System - 3300 Healthplex Parkway
• Norman Public Schools - 131 South Flood Avenue (administration building) + multiple sites
• Riverwind Casino - 1544 OK-9
• Walmart - multiple locations

500-999 employees:

• Avara Pharma Technologies - 3300 Marshall Avenue
• City of Norman - 201 West Gray Street
• Cleveland County - 200 South Peters Avenue
• National Weather Center (NOAA, OU, and other agencies) - 120 David Boren Blvd.

200-499 employees:

• Griffin Memorial Hospital | Oklahoma Mental Health Center - 900 East Main Street
• Hitachi Vantara - 1800 East Imhoff Road
• National Center for Employee Development | U.S. Postal Service - 2801 OK-9
• Nextep INC - 1800 North Interstate Drive
• Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs - 1776 East Robinson Street
• Sysco Oklahoma - 1350 West Tecumseh
• Target - 1400 24th Ave NW

A Great Place to VISIT:

Sooner football isn't the only game in town, Norman is also the host to dozens of other cultural and sporting events. The Medieval Fair, Norman Music Festival, and Jazz in June are just a few of the events that draw thousands of visitors to Norman each year. Beyond special events, many visitors come in to Norman to eat, shop, or work.

Here's some quick highlights on visitors to Norman in 2025:

• 3.7 million unique out-of-market visitors
  • This is the number of people that visited Norman that do not live or work here, excluding stops of less than 10 minutes.
• 38.5 million non-resident visits
  • This is the number of unique daily visits for out-of-market visitors and inbound commuters. Overnight visitors are counted once per day.

• 2025 MARKET OVERVIEW:

  market_overview_-_norman_-_jan_1_2025_-_dec_31_2025.pdf

  Source: Placer.ai

  If you would like a detailed report for a specific location, please contact the Business & Community Relations Division. We would be happy to generate custom reports for your market research. 

   

A Great Place to LIVE:

Norman is frequently recognized in various national media outlets as a great place to live. The City of Norman has invested millions in infrastructure improvements through various bond programs and other initiatives. We have also invested heavily in quality of life initiatives through our NORMAN FORWARD program, improving and adding many new parks and recreational amenities in our city. Our community partners in education and healthcare have also expanded greatly in recent years with significant expansions at Norman Public Schools, Moore Norman Technology Center, the University of Oklahoma, and the Norman Regional Hospital System.  

Accolades: 

• In 2025, Norman was recognized amongst Livability's Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. Norman earned its spot thanks to its strong economy, affordable cost of living, and thriving arts scene. Norman also showed up on their 2023 list.
• Norman ranked #56 in the Stock Dork's Most Investible Cities in America list in 2024. Three cities in Oklahoma made the top 100 list: Norman at #56, Tulsa at #58, and Broken Arrow at #65.
• In 2024, Norman was named by MarketWatch as one of the top 10 great places to live in the American Southwest. Ten family-friendly cities were recognized for their rich cultural activities, outdoor recreational opportunities, and affordable living.
• In 2022, Norman was listed on Money/com's 50 Best Places to Live. Coming in at #45, Norman was the only city in Oklahoma to make the list during that year. 

Groundbreakings & Ribbon Cuttings:

• In October 2024, Norman Public Schools broke ground on the new facility for the Oklahoma Aviation Academy (OAA), a state-of-the-art facility approved by Norman voters in February 2023. Norman Public Schools launched the Oklahoma Aviation Academy, a comprehensive aviation and aerospace program for high school students in 2022, in partnership with the University of Oklahoma, Moore Norman Technology Center and industry partners from the public and private sectors.
• The Norman Emergency Communications & Operations Center (ECOC) celebrated its grand opening in August 2024.
• The Young Family Athletic Center (YFAC) celebrated its grand opening in early 2024! The YFAC is a 122,000 square foot multi-purpose sports facility featuring eight basketballs courts (or 12 volleyball courts), two indoor pools and more. The Young Family Athletic Center furthers the citizen-initiated NORMAN FORWARD mission to fund and create quality of life projects for the community. The $43M center also received a generous $4 million donation from the Trae Young Family Foundation. 
• The Adult Wellness & Education Center (nicknamed the AWE) opened in November 2023. This $12.4M project was part of the NORMAN FORWARD initiative. 
• The Norman Transit Center celebrated its grand opening in October 2023.
• The Norman Solid Waste Facility celebrated its grand opening in September 2023. 
• Renovations on Reaves Park baseball and softball fields were completed in March 2023. 
• In the fall 2022, the University of Oklahoma broke ground on Love's Field, a new $42  million softball stadium. 
• In February 2022, the City of Norman celebrated the opening of several new facilities including the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, the Transit & Public Safety Maintenance building, and the Park Maintenance building.   
• Norman Regional Health System kicked off their Inspire Health Plan in 2019 to modernize the hospital systems services. The first first new facility, a free-standing emergency room, opened in 2022. Known as Norman Regional Nine, the facility is located in southeast Norman, near the intersection of Highway 9 and Classen/Highway 77. 
• Ruby Grant Park, a new community park in northwest celebrated its grand opening in December 2020.

Other Big News: 

• The University of Oklahoma joined the South Eastern Conference (SEC) in 2024. Norman is excited to welcome fans and new visitors from the other SEC schools to our city. 
• In 2015, Norman voters approved NORMAN FORWARD, a major quality of life initiative.