Major County, OK

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Population

7,730

0.117% growth

Poverty Rate

13.1%


Median Age

41.7


Median Household Income

$52,056

0.88% growth

Number of Employees

3,343

2.28% decline

Median Property Value

$94,000

2.51% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Major County, OK had a population of 7.73k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $52,056. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Major County, OK grew from 7,721 to 7,730, a 0.117% increase and its median household income grew from $51,602 to $52,056, a 0.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Major County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.5%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (4.17%), White (Hispanic) (3.86%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.72%). N/A% of the people in Major County, OK speak a non-English language, and 97.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Major County, OK are Northwest Technology Center-Fairview (40 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Major County, OK is $94,000, and the homeownership rate is 77.8%. Most people in Major County, OK commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Major County, OK is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Major County, OK employs 3.34k people. The largest industries in Major County, OK are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (428 people), Retail Trade (343 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (331 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,917), Utilities ($81,750), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,038).

Median household income in Major County, OK is $52,056. Males in Major County, OK have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,687. The income inequality in Major County, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,056

2017 value

± $2,596

0.88%

1 Year Growth

± 6.69%

Households in Major County, OK have a median annual income of $52,056, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,602 in 2016, which represents a 0.88% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Major County, OK compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$57,090

Average Male Salary

± $1,576

$39,687

Average Female Salary

± $1,128

In 2017, full-time male employees in Oklahoma made 1.44 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Oklahoma by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $46,109 ± $1,108

  2. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $44,605 ± $18,568

  3. Asian

    $44,604 ± $6,576

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oklahoma workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Oklahoma by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Major County, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.455

2017 Wage GINI

0.455

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0213% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9552

  2. Census Tract 9551

  3. Census Tract 9553

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Major County, OK was Census Tract 9552 with a value of $56,719, followed by Census Tract 9551 and Census Tract 9553, with respective values of $53,633 and $48,993.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Major County, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Major County, OK (996 out of 7.58k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    771 ± 123

  2. Hispanic

    207 ± 84

  3. Other

    94 ± 75

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Major County, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.34k

2017 Value

± 224

-2.28%

1 Year decline

± 9.59%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Major County, OK declined at a rate of -2.28%, from 3.42k employees to 3.34k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Major County, OK, are Management Occupations (480 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (418 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (416 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Major County, OK.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Major County, OK, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (480 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (418 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (416 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Major County, OK has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.9 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (2.51 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.67 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Major County, OK, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($70,694), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($65,208), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($60,750).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.34k

2017 Value

± 224

-2.28%

1 Year decline

± 9.59%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Major County, OK declined at a rate of -2.28%, from 3.42k employees to 3.34k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Major County, OK, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (428 people), Retail Trade (343 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (331 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Major County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Major County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Major County, OK, by number of employees, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (428 people), Retail Trade (343 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (331 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Major County, OK has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (23.7 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8.07 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.62 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Major County, OK, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,917), Utilities ($81,750), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($64,038).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Coal-n.e.c.

    $60.6B

  2. Fuel oils

    $20.5B

  3. Gasoline

    $18.3B

In 2015, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $60.6B, followed by Fuel oils ($20.5B) and Gasoline ($18.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$237B

2020 Value

$309B

Projected 2045 Value

30.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $237B. This is expected to increase 30.4% to $309B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Texas

    $43.1B

  2. Kansas

    $21.9B

  3. Arkansas

    $8.38B

In 2015, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $43.1B, followed by Kansas with $21.9B and Arkansas and $8.38B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

88.7% of the population of Major County, OK has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Major County, OK was $7,627 in 2014. This is a 4.58% increase from the previous year ($7,293).

Primary care physicians in Major County, OK see 2590 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.271% increase from the previous year (2583 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 7772 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1943 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Pushmataha County and Ottawa County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Adair County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,590 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Major County, OK see an average of 2,590 patients per year. This represents a 0.271% increase from the previous year (2,583 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Major County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,627

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,878

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,529

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Oklahoma (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.58%, from $7,293 to $7,627.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

11.3%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

1.96%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Major County, OK declined by 8.5% from 12.4% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Major County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Pushmataha County

    16.2% prevalence

  2. Ottawa County

    16.2% prevalence

  3. Haskell County

    15.9% prevalence

Pushmataha County and Ottawa County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Oklahoma, at 16.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Oklahoma by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Major County, OK is home to a population of 7.73k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2017, 4.98% of Major County, OK residents were born outside of the country (385 people).

In 2017, there were 20.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.61k people) in Major County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 322 Some Other Race (Hispanic) and 298 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

42

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

40

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Major County, OK was 41.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Major County, OK are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Major County, OK residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.98%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

385 people

4.13%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

319 people

As of 2017, 4.98% of Major County, OK residents (385 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Major County, OK was 4.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    107,425 ± 7,935 people

  2. Vietnam

    15,408 ± 3,041 people

  3. India

    7,989 ± 2,192 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 107,425 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 15,408 and India with 7,989.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2017 Citizenship

97.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.1% of Major County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Major County, OK was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Major County, OK

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    6.61k ± 13

  2. Some Other Race (Hispanic)

    322 ± 96

  3. White (Hispanic)

    298 ± 122

In 2017, there were 20.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.61k people) in Major County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 322 Some Other Race (Hispanic) and 298 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Major County, OK as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    180 ± 47

  2. Korea

    61 ± 32

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    39 ± 21

Major County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.95 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Major County, OK awarded 40 degrees. The student population of Major County, OK is skewed towards women, with 50 male students and 54 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Major County, OK are White (33 and 82.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (4 and 10%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 7.5%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Major County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Technology Center-Fairview (40 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Major County, OK are Automobile Mechanics Technology (12 and 30%), Medical Assistant (11 and 27.5%), and General Graphic Communications (8 and 20%).

The median tuition costs in Major County, OK are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Automobile Mechanics Technology

    12 degrees awarded

  2. Medical Assistant

    11 degrees awarded

  3. General Graphic Communications

    8 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Major County, OK was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Major County, OK according to their major.

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Universities

Northwest Technology Center-Fairview

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

40 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Major County, OK institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Technology Center-Fairview with 40 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

23

Degrees Awarded to Men

17

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Major County, OK, which is 1.35 times more than the 17 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    33 degrees awarded

  2. American Indian or Alaska Native

    4 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    3 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Major County, OK were to White students. These 33 degrees mean that there were 8.25 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 4 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Major County, OK was $94,000 in 2017, which is 0.409 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $91,700 to $94,000, a 2.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Major County, OK is 77.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Major County, OK have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Major County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$94,000

2017 Median

± $9,143

$91,700

2016 Median

± $7,312

In 2017, the median property value in Major County, OK grew to to $94,000 from the previous year's value of $91,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Major County, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Major County, OK the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$52,056

Median Household Income

± $2,596

3.03k

Number of Households

± 217

In 2017, the median household income of the 3.03k households in Major County, OK grew to $52,056 from the previous year's value of $51,602.

The following chart displays the households in Major County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Major County, OK distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Major County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

77.8%

2017 Homeownership

75.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 77.8% of the housing units in Major County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Major County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Major County, OK have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.44% of the workforce in Major County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    87.3%

  2. Carpooled

    7.39%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.27%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Major County, OK was Drove Alone (87.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (7.39%) and those who Worked At Home (3.27%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Major County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Major County, OK have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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