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Choctaw, Oklahoma

Introduction to Choctaw, Oklahoma

Choctaw, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 7 miles NE of Midwest City, Oklahoma and 14 miles E of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Oklahoma City metropolitan area with. Choctaw contains a population of approximately 9,377.

Choctaw History

Choctaw is Oklahoma’s oldest chartered town. In 1890, the area became a community. It was given the status of a town in the year 1893, at the same time a territorial governor was appointed. In 1993, Choctaw officially celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Choctaw and nearby Attractions

  • Oklahoma Historical Society
  • 45th Infantry Division Museum
  • Lake Thunderbird State Park
  • National Cowboy Hall of Fame
  • State Capital State Park
  • World of Wings Pigeon Center

Things To Do In Choctaw

While at Choctaw, one can visit museums like Omniplex Science Museum, the Edmond Historical Society Museum, the State Capital Publishing Museum and the Oklahoma Historical Society, among others. The Choctaw Shopping Center is a popular shopping center in the area. Lake Thunderbird State Park and State Capital State Park offer multiple recreational facilities.

Choctaw Transportation

Stillwater Regional Airport is the nearest major airport.

Choctaw Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Rose State College, Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma City Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyChoctaw Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyChoctaw People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyChoctaw Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Choctaw Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Choctaw Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Choctaw College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Choctaw, OK

Comparing Choctaw 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
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men49
Well-Paid Single Women410
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work24
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Affordability of Rents61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime78

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