Census: Oklahoma City grows, Tulsa population shrinks
May 25, 2018
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The U.S. Census Bureau says Oklahoma City's population has increased as many areas throughout the state see slowed growth or even a decline in residents.
The Tulsa World reports that recent census estimates show Oklahoma City grew by 0.7 percent to more than 643,600 residents during the year-period ending July 1.
Oklahoma's fastest-growing city was Piedmont, which grew by 4.9 percent to nearly 7,750. The city sits west of Edmond in Canadian County.
Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state after Oklahoma City. But census data show the city's population declined 0.4 perc...
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