Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK

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2021 Population

161,898

3.2% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.2

0.483% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.6%

1.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$49,654

5.59% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$122,700

6.42% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,238

3.73% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK had a population of 162k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $49,654. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined from 167,248 to 161,898, a −3.2% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,026 to $49,654, a 5.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (19.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%), White (Hispanic) (1.37%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.18%).

4.61% of the households in Northeast 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.

99% of the residents in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Northeast Technology Center (461087) (667 degrees awarded in 2021) and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (435 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was $122,700, and the homeownership rate was 73.9%.

Most people in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK borders Benton County PUMA, AR, Southeast Kansas PUMA, KS, Taney, Barry, Stone & McDonald Counties PUMA, MO, Jasper & Newton Counties PUMA, MO, Cherokee, Sequoyah & Adair Counties PUMA, OK, Tulsa (North) & Owasso Cities PUMA, OK, Claremore City PUMA, OK, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Wagoner (East) & McIntosh Counties PUMA, OK, and Washington, Osage (North & West), Pawnee & Creek (Northwest) Counties PUMA, OK.

United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is home to a population of 162k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.78% of Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (2.88k people).

In 2021, there were 3.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 16.6k Two+ (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 Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Spanish (3,127 households), Other Native Languages of North America (1,318 households), and Hmong (505 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

81,294

Women

50.3%

80,475

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 161,769 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Northeast 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 Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 707
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
31.3k ± 784
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
16.6k ± 796

4.18%

Hispanic Population

6.77k people

4.18% of the people in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are hispanic (6.77k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,136 ± 825 people
Laos
157 ± 307 people
Vietnam
141 ± 291 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 1,136 Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents, followed by Laos with 157 and Vietnam with 141.

Foreign-Born Population

1.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

1.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.92k people

As of 2021, 1.78% of Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK residents (2.88k 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 Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 1.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,127 households (2.05%)
Other Native Languages of North America
1,318 households (0.865%)
Hmong
505 households (0.331%)

4.61% of the households in Northeast 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 Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Spanish. 2.05% of the households in Northeast 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
4,486 ± 320
Gulf War (2001-)
1,821 ± 213
Gulf War (1990s)
1,286 ± 187

Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK employs 62.2k people. The largest industries in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Elementary & secondary schools (4,653 people), Construction (4,186 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,766 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale electronic markets & agents & brokers ($158,457), Fuel dealers ($118,294), and Other motor vehicle dealers ($101,216).

Males in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,230. The income inequality in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,873

Women

47.8%

33,779

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2020 was 64,652 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

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

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Occupations

62.2k

2021 Value

−3.73%

1 Year decline

± −3.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −3.73%, from 64.7k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,875 people), Cashiers (1,671 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,598 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast 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

62.2k

2021 Value

−3.73%

1 Year decline

± −3.73%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −3.73%, from 64.7k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,653 people), Construction (4,186 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,766 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,938

Median earning men ± $937

$26,708

Median earning women ± $455

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,351), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,028), and Information ($51,510).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($36,619), Manufacturing ($35,730), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($33,411).

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 Northeast 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 Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK awarded 1,102 degrees. The student population of Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,259 male students and 1,543 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are White (567 and 52.3%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (242 and 22.3%), Two or More Races (182 and 16.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (52 and 4.8%).

The largest universities in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Technology Center (461087) (667 and 60.5%) and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (435 and 39.5%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK are Pre-Engineering (113 and 10.3%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (88 and 7.99%), and Registered Nursing (69 and 6.26%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,802 students enrolled in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,334 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Pre-Engineering
113 degree-majors awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
88 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
69 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was Pre-Engineering with 113 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northeast Technology Center (461087)
667 degrees awarded
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
435 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Technology Center (461087) with 667 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 500 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK, which is 0.831 times less than the 602 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 567 degrees mean that there were 2.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 242 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 ($2,970) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,943) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,320) 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, 0.729% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.554% 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 Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (47.9k), Some college (29.9k), and Secondary Education (22.2k).

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 Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was $122,700 in 2021, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $115,300 to $122,700, a 6.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is 73.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is $49,654. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast 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

$122,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,853

$45,814

Median Property Taxes

±$971

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

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

Rent vs Own

73.9%

Homeownership

2021

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.9% of the housing units in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast 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.

$49,654

Median Household Income

± $894

62k

Number of Households

± 1,132

In 2021, the median household income of the 62k households in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK grew to $49,654 from the previous year's value of $47,026.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.421

2021 Wage GINI in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK

0.421

2020 Wage GINI in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK

In 2021, the income inequality in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.112% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (5.85%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (5.85%).

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

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK (27.9k out of 158k 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 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK is White, followed by Native American 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

82.7% of the population of Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 35.4% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 2.28% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.3%

Uninsured

35.4%

Employer Coverage

17.9%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

2.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Oklahoma PUMA, OK grew by 2.24% from 17% to 17.3%.

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