Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK

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2021 Population

169,848

3.26% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.9

0.499% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

20.6%

1.24% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$44,105

4.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$103,300

8.51% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

61,695

4.22% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK had a population of 170k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $44,105. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined from 175,576 to 169,848, a −3.26% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,132 to $44,105, a 4.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (66.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (12%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), and White (Hispanic) (2.46%).

4.98% of the households in Southeast Oklahoma 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.

98.3% of the residents in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester (888 degrees awarded in 2021), Carl Albert State College (395 degrees), and Eastern Oklahoma State College (226 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was $103,300, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK borders Sebastian & Crawford Counties PUMA, AR, Logan, Polk, Franklin, Sevier, Howard & Scott Counties PUMA, AR, Southwest Arkansas PUMA, AR, Cherokee, Sequoyah & Adair Counties PUMA, OK, Ada City PUMA, OK, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Wagoner (East) & McIntosh Counties PUMA, OK, Stillwater City PUMA, OK, Ark-Tex COG (West) PUMA, TX, and Bowie & Cass Counties PUMA, TX.

United States Arkansas Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is home to a population of 170k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.54% of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (4.31k people).

In 2021, there were 5.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 19.5k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Spanish (5,342 households), Other Native Languages of North America (820 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (400 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,951

Women

50%

84,791

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 169,742 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 116
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
20.3k ± 619
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
19.5k ± 584

5.96%

Hispanic Population

10.1k people

5.96% of the people in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are hispanic (10.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,175 ± 1,138 people
Marshall Islands
320 ± 439 people
Laos
260 ± 396 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 2,175 Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents, followed by Marshall Islands with 320 and Laos with 260.

Foreign-Born Population

2.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.31k people

2.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.39k people

As of 2021, 2.54% of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents (4.31k 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 Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 2.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,342 households (3.35%)
Other Native Languages of North America
820 households (0.515%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
400 households (0.251%)

4.98% of the households in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Spanish. 3.35% of the households in Southeast Oklahoma 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
5,383 ± 398
Gulf War (2001-)
2,227 ± 273
Gulf War (1990s)
1,838 ± 184

Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK employs 61.7k people. The largest industries in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Elementary & secondary schools (5,230 people), Construction (4,134 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,346 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($124,337), Oil & gas extraction ($123,603), and Rail transportation ($95,157).

Males in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,070. The income inequality in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,816

Women

47.8%

33,597

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2020 was 64,413 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK.

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Occupations

61.7k

2021 Value

−4.22%

1 Year decline

± −4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −4.22%, from 64.4k employees to 61.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,718 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,747 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,733 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southeast Oklahoma 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

61.7k

2021 Value

−4.22%

1 Year decline

± −4.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −4.22%, from 64.4k employees to 61.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,230 people), Construction (4,134 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,346 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,681

Median earning men ± $1,098

$26,098

Median earning women ± $501

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($51,964), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,223), and Public Administration ($48,714).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($40,216), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,444), and Construction ($30,552).

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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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 Southeast Oklahoma 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 Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK awarded 1,523 degrees. The student population of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,297 male students and 2,405 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are White (862 and 56.9%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (343 and 22.6%), Hispanic or Latino (115 and 7.59%), and Two or More Races (99 and 6.53%).

The largest universities in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester (888 and 58.3%), Carl Albert State College (395 and 25.9%), and Eastern Oklahoma State College (226 and 14.8%).

The most popular majors in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (105 and 6.89%), General Studies (101 and 6.63%), and Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (98 and 6.43%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,702 students enrolled in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,959 records, of which 65.2% were women and 34.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
98 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
87 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
59 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences with 98 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester
888 degrees awarded
Carl Albert State College
395 degrees awarded
Eastern Oklahoma State College
226 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester with 888 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 611 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, which is 0.67 times less than the 912 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 862 degrees mean that there were 2.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 343 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, 2-year ($3,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,550) 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, 0.772% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.693% 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 Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (51.1k), Some college (27.7k), and Secondary Education (24.9k).

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 Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was $103,300 in 2021, which is 0.422 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $95,200 to $103,300, a 8.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is $44,105. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southeast Oklahoma 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

$103,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,591

$46,283

Median Property Taxes

±$924

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 Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.9%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.9% of the housing units in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southeast Oklahoma 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 Southeast Oklahoma 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 Southeast Oklahoma 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.

$44,105

Median Household Income

± $997

64.3k

Number of Households

± 1,235

In 2021, the median household income of the 64.3k households in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK grew to $44,105 from the previous year's value of $42,132.

The following chart displays the households in Southeast Oklahoma 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.424

2021 Wage GINI in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK

0.417

2020 Wage GINI in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK

In 2021, the income inequality in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.82% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (9.56%)
Worked At Home (3.96%)

In 2021, 83.5% of workers in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.56%) and those who worked at home (3.96%).

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

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.02% of the workforce in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southeast Oklahoma 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 Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK (34k out of 165k 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 Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

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

80.6% of the population of Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 30% on employee plans, 22.1% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 2.6% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

19.4%

Uninsured

30%

Employer Coverage

22.1%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

2.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK grew by 1.25% from 19.1% to 19.4%.

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