Choctaw, OK

Census Place

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2021 Population

12,130

2.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.7

0.253% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

5.7%

17.1% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$81,081

5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$184,500

1.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Choctaw, OK had a population of 12.1k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $81,081. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Choctaw, OK declined from 12,467 to 12,130, a −2.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,219 to $81,081, a 5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Choctaw, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.48%), White (Hispanic) (4.48%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.33%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%).

None of the households in Choctaw, 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.

99.8% of the residents in Choctaw, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Choctaw, OK are Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center (321 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Choctaw, OK was $184,500, and the homeownership rate was 88%.

Most people in Choctaw, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Choctaw, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Choctaw, OK is home to a population of 12.1k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.65% of Choctaw, OK residents were born outside of the country (322 people).

In 2021, there were 14.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.69k people) in Choctaw, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 665 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 543 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

99.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.8% of Choctaw, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Choctaw, OK was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Choctaw, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.69k ± 393
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
665 ± 211
White (Hispanic)
543 ± 222

6.48%

Hispanic Population

786 people

6.48% of the people in Choctaw, OK are hispanic (786 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.65%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

322 people

2.81%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

350 people

As of 2021, 2.65% of Choctaw, OK residents (322 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 Choctaw, OK was 2.81%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
435 ± 128
Gulf War (2001-)
422 ± 115
Gulf War (1990s)
260 ± 100

Choctaw, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Choctaw, OK employs 5.33k people. The largest industries in Choctaw, OK are Public Administration (1,007 people), Retail Trade (586 people), and Educational Services (549 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($101,250), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,917), and Public Administration ($64,798).

Employment

Occupations

5.33k

2021 Value

± 460

−4.31%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Choctaw, OK declined at a rate of −4.31%, from 5.57k employees to 5.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Choctaw, OK, are Management Occupations (716 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (639 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (435 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Choctaw, 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

5.33k

2021 Value

± 460

−4.31%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Choctaw, OK declined at a rate of −4.31%, from 5.57k employees to 5.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Choctaw, OK, are Public Administration (1,007 people), Retail Trade (586 people), and Educational Services (549 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Choctaw, OK, though some of these residents may live in Choctaw, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,542

Median earning men ± $6,424

$40,368

Median earning women ± $4,002

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,787), Public Administration ($69,662), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($68,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($61,375), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,375), and Public Administration ($52,417).

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 Choctaw, 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 Choctaw, OK awarded 321 degrees. The student population of Choctaw, OK in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 341 male students and 142 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Choctaw, OK are White (208 and 64.8%), followed by Two or More Races (44 and 13.7%), Hispanic or Latino (20 and 6.23%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (20 and 6.23%).

The largest universities in Choctaw, OK by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center (321 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Choctaw, OK are Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (71 and 22.1%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (48 and 15%), and Electrician (27 and 8.41%).

Completions

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.

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 Choctaw, OK was $184,500 in 2021, which is 0.753 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $182,400 to $184,500, a 1.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Choctaw, OK is 88%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Choctaw, OK have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Choctaw, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Choctaw, OK is $81,081. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Choctaw, OK was Census Tract 1087.08 with a value of $79,812, followed by Census Tract 1088.02 and Census Tract 1090.04, with respective values of $78,134 and $74,900.

Property

$184,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$13,111

$3,799

Median Property Taxes

±$346

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

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

Rent vs Own

88%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 88% of the housing units in Choctaw, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 88.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Choctaw, 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 1087.08
Census Tract 1088.02
Census Tract 1090.04

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Choctaw, OK was Census Tract 1087.08 with a value of $79,812, followed by Census Tract 1088.02 and Census Tract 1090.04, with respective values of $78,134 and $74,900.

The following map shows all of the places in Choctaw, 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.

$81,081

Median Household Income

± $7,687

4.32k

Number of Households

± 375

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.32k households in Choctaw, OK grew to $81,081 from the previous year's value of $77,219.

The following chart displays the households in Choctaw, 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 Choctaw, 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 (87.3%)
Carpooled (5.41%)
Worked At Home (3.27%)

In 2021, 87.3% of workers in Choctaw, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.41%) and those who worked at home (3.27%).

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

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Choctaw, OK have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.81% of the workforce in Choctaw, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Choctaw, OK (687 out of 12.1k 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 65 - 74, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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

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

95% of the population of Choctaw, OK has health coverage, with 55.9% on employee plans, 6.16% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 5.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma County, OK see 1146 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.96% decrease from the previous year (1181 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 944 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 144 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,146 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma County, OK

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma County, OK see an average of 1,146 patients per year. This represents a 2.96% decrease from the previous year (1,181 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.1% under 18 years, 14% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.04%

Uninsured

55.9%

Employer Coverage

6.16%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

5.78%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Choctaw, OK declined by 12% from 5.73% to 5.04%.

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