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Choctaw, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 7 miles NE of Midwest City, Oklahoma (center to center) and 14 miles E of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Choctaw contains a population of approximately 9,377.
In Choctaw, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Choctaw, at least compared to other cities of its size.
In 2000, Choctaw had a median family income of $55,437. The typical family in Choctaw is better off than most in Oklahoma. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Choctaw. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Choctaw favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Choctaw has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Oklahoma, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Choctaw, 97% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.
Choctaw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Comparing Choctaw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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