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Ardmore, Oklahoma


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Ardmore, Oklahoma

Ardmore, Oklahoma, in Carter county, is 66 miles N of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 91 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 23,711 people in the city.

The People and Families of Ardmore

In Ardmore, about 52% of adults are married.

Ardmore has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ardmore had a median family income of $37,758. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Ardmore.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,545) in Ardmore. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Ardmore Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Ardmore is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Ardmore, 93% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Ardmore than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ardmore Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ardmore Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ardmore Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Ardmore Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Ardmore College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ardmore, OK

Comparing Ardmore 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
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11

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