The following is a comparison between Texas and Oklahoma, two neighboring states in the Southern United States. Let’s read.
Texas and Oklahoma – US states comparison
GDP
Texas has a larger economy and higher per capita income than Oklahoma. While both states are important contributors to the US economy, Texas has a far more diversified and globally influential economy, driven by industries such as energy, technology, manufacturing, finance, and trade.
| BEA (2025) | Texas | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $2.9 trillion | $274.4 billion |
| GDP rank in the US | 2nd | 32nd |
Overview
- Texas is more than 3.8 times larger in area than Oklahoma.
- Texas is the second most populous state in the United States. Oklahoma has a much smaller population.
| Texas | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | around 268,600 square miles (695,660 sq km) | around 69,900 square miles (181,040 sq km) |
| Area rank in the US | 2nd | 20th |
| Population | 31.7 million (2025 estimate) | 4.1 million (2025 estimate) |
| Population rank in the US | 2nd | 28th |
| Capital City | Austin | Oklahoma City |
| Largest City | Houston | Oklahoma City |
| Nickname | The Lone Star State | The Sooner State |
| Became a state of the US | 29 December 1845 | 16 November, 1907 |
Geography
| Texas | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Southern United States | Southern United States |
| Borders | Oklahoma to the north; Arkansas to the northeast; Louisiana to the east; New Mexico to the west; and Mexico to the south | Colorado and Kansas to the north; Missouri and Arkansas to the east; Texas to the south; and New Mexico and Texas to the west |
| Highest natural point | Guadalupe Peak (8,751 ft/2,667 m) | Black Mesa (4,973 ft/1,516 m) |
| International border | Yes, around 1,250 mile international border with Mexico | No |
| Coastline | Yes, with the Gulf of America (Gulf of Mexico) | No |
| Forest cover | 37% – 38% | around 29% |
Tourism
| Texas | Oklahoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Popular places to visit | San Antonio, Big Bend National Park, Austin, Houston, Dallas, South Padre Island, Galveston, etc. | Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Broken Bow, Edmond, Wichita Mountains, etc. |
| Number of National Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 1 (San Antonio Missions) | 0 |
(Also read: California vs New York State – US states comparison)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which river flows along the Texas-Oklahoma border?
Red River.
What is the largest city in Texas?
Houston.
What is the largest city in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City.
What is the second largest city in Texas?
San Antonio.
What is the second largest city in Oklahoma?
Tulsa.