Moore, OK

Census Place

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2021 Population

62,633

1.54% 1-year growth

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.2

0.293% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.3%

10.1% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$68,562

1.05% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$154,100

3.77% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

31,971

1.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Moore, OK had a population of 62.6k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $68,562. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Moore, OK grew from 61,683 to 62,633, a 1.54% increase and its median household income grew from $67,851 to $68,562, a 1.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Moore, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.55%), White (Hispanic) (5.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.14%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.07%).

None of the households in Moore, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Moore, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Moore, OK are Miller-Motte College Platt College-Moore (137 degrees awarded in 2021) and Randall University (52 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Moore, OK was $154,100, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Moore, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Moore, OK was 2 cars per household.

United States Oklahoma Cleveland County, OK Oklahoma City, OK Norman, Oklahoma City (South) & Moore Cities PUMA, OK

Population & Diversity

Moore, OK is home to a population of 62.6k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.16% of Moore, OK residents were born outside of the country (3.23k people).

In 2021, there were 9.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.2k people) in Moore, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.73k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Moore, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Moore, OK was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Moore, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moore, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
43.2k ± 1.25k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.73k ± 710
White (Hispanic)
3.7k ± 691

11.4%

Hispanic Population

7.11k people

11.4% of the people in Moore, OK are hispanic (7.11k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,637 ± 7,689 people
Vietnam
11,889 ± 2,673 people
India
11,630 ± 2,644 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 100,637 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 11,889 and India with 11,630.

Foreign-Born Population

5.16%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.23k people

5.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.21k people

As of 2021, 5.16% of Moore, OK residents (3.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moore, OK was 5.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Moore, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,547 ± 370
Gulf War (2001-)
1,253 ± 261
Gulf War (1990s)
942 ± 222

Moore, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Moore, OK employs 32k people. The largest industries in Moore, OK are Retail Trade (4,620 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,522 people), and Public Administration (2,744 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($157,819), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,938), and Utilities ($81,364).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,988. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

32k

2021 Value

± 1,483

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 6.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Moore, OK grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 31.6k employees to 32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moore, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,154 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,616 people), and Management Occupations (2,668 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moore, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

32k

2021 Value

± 1,483

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 6.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Moore, OK grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 31.6k employees to 32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moore, OK, are Retail Trade (4,620 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,522 people), and Public Administration (2,744 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moore, OK, though some of these residents may live in Moore, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,231

Median earning men ± $2,829

$31,910

Median earning women ± $1,409

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,250), Public Administration ($59,302), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,089).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,961), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,934), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($49,091).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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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

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

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

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

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Moore, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Moore, OK awarded 189 degrees. The student population of Moore, OK in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 183 male students and 130 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moore, OK are White (69 and 37.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (55 and 29.7%), Black or African American (32 and 17.3%), and Two or More Races (15 and 8.11%).

The largest universities in Moore, OK by number of degrees awarded are Miller-Motte College Platt College-Moore (137 and 72.5%) and Randall University (52 and 27.5%).

The most popular majors in Moore, OK are Medical Assistant (58 and 30.7%), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (30 and 15.9%), and General Studies (28 and 14.8%).

The median tuition cost in Moore, OK for private four year colleges is $11,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Moore, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 313 (58.5% men and 41.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 313 students enrolled in Moore, OK, 58.5% men and 41.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 143 records, of which 32.2% were women and 67.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
58 degree-majors awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
30 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Moore, OK was Medical Assistant with 58 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Miller-Motte College Platt College-Moore
137 degrees awarded
Randall University
52 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Miller-Motte College Platt College-Moore with 137 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 72 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moore, OK, which is 0.615 times less than the 117 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 69 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 55 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,990) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Moore, OK was $154,100 in 2021, which is 0.629 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $148,500 to $154,100, a 3.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Moore, OK is 69.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Moore, OK have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moore, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Moore, OK is $68,562. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Moore, OK was Census Tract 2023.01 with a value of $122,256, followed by Census Tract 2022.01 and Census Tract 2021.07, with respective values of $100,446 and $98,010.

Housing

Property

$154,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,142

$16,406

Median Property Taxes

±$959

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Moore, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Moore, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.8%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.8% of the housing units in Moore, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Moore, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2023.01
Census Tract 2022.01
Census Tract 2021.07

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Moore, OK was Census Tract 2023.01 with a value of $122,256, followed by Census Tract 2022.01 and Census Tract 2021.07, with respective values of $100,446 and $98,010.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,562

Median Household Income

± $3,087

23.5k

Number of Households

± 1,229

In 2021, the median household income of the 23.5k households in Moore, OK grew to $68,562 from the previous year's value of $67,851.

The following chart displays the households in Moore, 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (7.77%)
Worked At Home (5.14%)

In 2021, 82.9% of workers in Moore, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.77%) and those who worked at home (5.14%).

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.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moore, OK have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Moore, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Moore, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moore, OK (6.36k out of 62k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Moore, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.3% of the population of Moore, OK has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 8.85% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 3.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cleveland County, OK see 1945 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.65% decrease from the previous year (1998 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2142 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,945 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cleveland County, OK

Primary care physicians in Cleveland County, OK see an average of 1,945 patients per year. This represents a 2.65% decrease from the previous year (1,998 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.7%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

8.85%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

3.52%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moore, OK grew by 4.74% from 11.2% to 11.7%.

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