Choctaw, OK

Choctaw, Oklahoma

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.

The People and Families of Choctaw

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.

Wealth and Education

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 Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Choctaw, 97% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Choctaw, OK

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Choctaw Almanac

Choctaw Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Choctaw Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Choctaw residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Choctaw High Schools (2004)

CHOCTAW HS
14300 N. E. TENTH ST.
405-390-8899
Serves 1,085 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

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