Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK

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2020 Population

144,610

2.96% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jim Inhofe

Republican Party

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0.279% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.36%

10.7% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$73,591

2.13% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$170,700

3.14% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

67,621

1.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK had a population of 145k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $73,591. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK grew from 140,455 to 144,610, a 2.96% increase and its median household income grew from $72,056 to $73,591, a 2.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.41%), White (Hispanic) (4.67%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.61%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.08%).

8.59% of the households in Oklahoma City (West) 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% of the residents in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Canadian County--Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK are Canadian Valley Technology Center (484 degrees awarded in 2020), Redlands Community College (317 degrees), and Yukon Beauty College Inc (14 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was $170,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.3%.

Most people in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK borders Panhandle & Northwest Oklahoma PUMA, OK, Stephens, Caddo, Comanche (North), Tillman, Jefferson & Cotton Counties PUMA, OK, Norman, Oklahoma City (South) & Moore Cities PUMA, OK, Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK, Oklahoma City (Northwest Central) & Bethany Cities PUMA, OK, Grady, McClain & Pottawatomie (South) Counties PUMA, OK, and Shawnee City PUMA, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK is home to a population of 145k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.66% of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (6.74k people).

In 2020, there were 13.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.75k White (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) PUMA, OK are Spanish (7,118 households), Vietnamese (1,769 households), and Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages (333 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,903

Women

50.4%

71,846

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 144,749 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

98.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98% of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oklahoma City (West) 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) PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 786
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.82k ± 784
White (Hispanic)
6.75k ± 758

9.47%

Hispanic Population

13.7k people

9.47% of the people in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK are hispanic (13.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,804 ± 1,036 people
Vietnam
929 ± 746 people
Laos
842 ± 710 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 1,804 Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK residents, followed by Vietnam with 929 and Laos with 842.

Foreign-Born Population

4.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.74k people

4.46%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.27k people

As of 2020, 4.66% of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK residents (6.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was 4.46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,118 households (5.28%)
Vietnamese
1,769 households (1.31%)
Thai, Lao, or Other Tai-Kadai Languages
333 households (0.247%)

8.59% of the households in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was Spanish. 5.28% of the households in Oklahoma City (West) 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
2,669 ± 335
Gulf War (2001-)
2,628 ± 477
Gulf War (1990s)
1,705 ± 317

Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK employs 67.6k people. The largest industries in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK are Elementary & secondary schools (4,336 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,213 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,853 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($111,744), Furniture & home furnishings stores ($107,636), and Natural gas distribution ($97,227).

Males in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,043. The income inequality in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,795

Women

48.5%

34,826

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK in 2020 was 67,621 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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

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Occupations

67.6k

2020 Value

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 1.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 66.5k employees to 67.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,241 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,215 people), and Registered nurses (1,957 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

67.6k

2020 Value

1.66%

1 Year growth

± 1.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK grew at a rate of 1.66%, from 66.5k employees to 67.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,336 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,213 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,853 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,187

Median earning men ± $2,213

$32,912

Median earning women ± $1,070

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,054), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,917), and Public Administration ($64,043).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($47,105), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,100), and Manufacturing ($42,008).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $20.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($16B) and Machinery ($12.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oklahoma.

$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

83.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 83.6% 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
$32.9B
Kansas
$10.9B
California
$5.58B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $32.9B, followed by Kansas with $10.9B and California and $5.58B.

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

Civics

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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Jim Inhofe

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on November 16, 1994
Elected to the seat following the resignation of David Boren.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

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

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK awarded 815 degrees. The student population of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,600 male students and 1,890 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK are White (568 and 70.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (89 and 11%), American Indian or Alaska Native (80 and 9.88%), and Black or African American (45 and 5.56%).

The largest universities in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Canadian Valley Technology Center (484 and 59.4%), Redlands Community College (317 and 38.9%), and Yukon Beauty College Inc (14 and 1.72%).

The most popular majors in Canadian County--Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK are General Studies (116 and 14.2%), General Cosmetology (57 and 6.99%), and Registered Nursing (57 and 6.99%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3,490 students enrolled in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,418 records, of which 53.1% were women and 46.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
57 degree-majors awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
50 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
36 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Canadian County--Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was General Cosmetology with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Canadian County--Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Canadian Valley Technology Center
484 degrees awarded
Redlands Community College
317 degrees awarded
Yukon Beauty College Inc
14 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Canadian Valley Technology Center with 484 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 342 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK, which is 0.723 times less than the 473 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 568 degrees mean that there were 6.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 89 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 ($4,645) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($715) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) 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 2020, 0.902% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.652% 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) PUMA, OK in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (34.4k), Some college (25.9k), and Bachelors Degree (19.4k).

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) PUMA, OK was $170,700 in 2020, which is 0.743 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $165,500 to $170,700, a 3.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK is 76.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oklahoma City (West) 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) PUMA, OK is $73,591. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,241, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $73,591 and $70,834.

Housing

Property

$170,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,800

$34,909

Median Property Taxes

±$1,373

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) PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

76.3%

Homeownership

2020

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.3% of the housing units in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oklahoma City (West) 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,241, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $73,591 and $70,834.

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

$73,591

Median Household Income

± $2,204

45.7k

Number of Households

± 1,668

In 2020, the median household income of the 45.7k households in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK grew to $73,591 from the previous year's value of $72,056.

The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma City (West) 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.425

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

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK

In 2020, the income inequality in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.45% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85.6%)
Carpooled (7.12%)
Worked At Home (5.51%)

In 2020, 85.6% of workers in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.12%) and those who worked at home (5.51%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oklahoma City (West) 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) 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) PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK (10.4k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, 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

89.1% of the population of Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 8.8% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.61% increase from the previous year (1616 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1607 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oklahoma. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oklahoma, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 1.61% increase from the previous year (1,616 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oklahoma across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

54.6%

Employer Coverage

8.8%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

2.12%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK grew by 6.34% from 10.2% to 10.9%.

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