Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK

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2021 Population

108,184

2.52% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.8

2.5% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.4%

0.176% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$45,341

4.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$97,000

3.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,362

0.904% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK had a population of 108k people with a median age of 32.8 and a median household income of $45,341. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK declined from 110,979 to 108,184, a −2.52% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,313 to $45,341, a 4.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (39.5%), White (Hispanic) (24%), Other (Hispanic) (9.71%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.8%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.9%).

36.9% of the households in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, 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.

85.9% of the residents in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oklahoma County (Southwest)--Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK are Oklahoma City Community College (2,158 degrees awarded in 2021) and Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (917 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was $97,000, and the homeownership rate was 51.6%.

Most people in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK borders Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK, Norman, Oklahoma City (South) & Moore Cities PUMA, OK, Oklahoma City (Northwest Central) & Bethany Cities PUMA, OK, Oklahoma City (East Central) PUMA, OK, and Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK.

United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK is home to a population of 108k people, from which 85.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.5% of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2021, there were 1.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.7k people) in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.9k White (Hispanic) and 10.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK are Spanish (33,186 households), Vietnamese (1,178 households), and Russian (227 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,210

Women

48.3%

55,957

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 108,167 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

85.9%

2021 Citizenship

86.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.9% of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was 86.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.7k ± 1.71k
White (Hispanic)
25.9k ± 1.75k
Other (Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.29k

40.5%

Hispanic Population

43.8k people

40.5% of the people in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK are hispanic (43.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
13,424 ± 2,662 people
Guatemala
1,533 ± 954 people
Vietnam
962 ± 758 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 13,424 Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,533 and Vietnam with 962.

Foreign-Born Population

18.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

18.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.4k people

As of 2021, 18.5% of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK residents (20.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was 18.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
33,186 households (33.3%)
Vietnamese
1,178 households (1.18%)
Russian
227 households (0.228%)

36.9% of the households in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was Spanish. 33.3% of the households in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,483 ± 252
Gulf War (2001-)
1,159 ± 262
Gulf War (1990s)
765 ± 201

Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK employs 46.4k people. The largest industries in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK are Construction (5,585 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,532 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,118 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($98,800), Administration of economic programs & space research ($72,017), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($63,291).

Males in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,303. The income inequality in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.374, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,655

Women

44.1%

26,130

Men

55.9%

The workforce of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK in 2020 was 46,785 people, with 44.1% woman, and 55.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK.

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Occupations

46.4k

2021 Value

−0.904%

1 Year decline

± −0.904%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −0.904%, from 46.8k employees to 46.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,764 people), Cashiers (1,514 people), and Stockers and order fillers (1,488 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.4k

2021 Value

−0.904%

1 Year decline

± −0.904%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −0.904%, from 46.8k employees to 46.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK, are Construction (5,585 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,532 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,118 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,503

Median earning men ± $1,503

$26,839

Median earning women ± $1,183

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,750), Wholesale Trade ($50,625), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,798).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($48,203), Public Administration ($46,528), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,559).

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 Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, 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 Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK awarded 3,075 degrees. The student population of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,682 male students and 10,162 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK are White (1,745 and 60.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (437 and 15.1%), Two or More Races (243 and 8.39%), and Black or African American (215 and 7.43%).

The largest universities in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Oklahoma City Community College (2,158 and 70.2%) and Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (917 and 29.8%).

The most popular majors in Oklahoma County (Southwest)--Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK are General Studies (648 and 21.1%), Registered Nursing (395 and 12.8%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (268 and 8.72%).

The median tuition cost in Oklahoma County (Southwest)--Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK for a public four year colleges is $3,630 for in-state students and $9,468 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 15,844 students enrolled in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK, 35.9% men and 64.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,089 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
395 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
268 degrees awarded
General Studies
647 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Oklahoma County (Southwest)--Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was Registered Nursing with 395 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Oklahoma County (Southwest)--Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oklahoma City Community College
2,158 degrees awarded
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
917 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oklahoma City Community College with 2,158 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,109 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK, which is 0.564 times less than the 1,966 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 1,745 degrees mean that there were 3.99 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 437 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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,630) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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

Measure

In 2021, 1.94% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.65% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.7k), Primary Education (18.5k), and Secondary Education (17.7k).

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 Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was $97,000 in 2021, which is 0.396 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $93,800 to $97,000, a 3.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK is 51.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK is $45,341. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

Housing

Property

$97,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,700

$21,159

Median Property Taxes

±$1,099

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 Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51.6%

Homeownership

2021

70.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51.6% of the housing units in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, 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.

$45,341

Median Household Income

± $1,492

41k

Number of Households

± 1,691

In 2021, the median household income of the 41k households in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK grew to $45,341 from the previous year's value of $43,313.

The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

0.374

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK

0.373

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was 0.374 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.118% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (13.5%)
Worked At Home (4.63%)

In 2021, 76.2% of workers in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (4.63%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK (24.9k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

77.3% of the population of Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 32.6% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 8.94% on Medicare, 9.49% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1627 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1601 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 237 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

1,627 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,627 patients per year. This represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.2% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

22.7%

Uninsured

32.6%

Employer Coverage

24.7%

Medicaid

8.94%

Medicare

9.49%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK declined by 1.02% from 23% to 22.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.