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Ada, OK


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Ada, Oklahoma

Ada, Oklahoma, in Pontotoc county, is 53 miles SE of Norman, Oklahoma (center to center) and 67 miles SE of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 15,691.

The People and Families of Ada

In Ada, about 45% of adults are married. Lots of people in Ada live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ada had a median family income of $31,805. Ada benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ada residents, with $9,165. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ada Housing

In Ada, 50% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Ada, 95% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Ada is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Ada strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAda Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAda Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Ada College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ada Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ada Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Ada, OK

Comparing Ada to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens86
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use27
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime22

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