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Del City, OK


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Del City, Oklahoma

Del City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 2 miles W of Midwest City, Oklahoma (center to center) and 4 miles E of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Part of the surrounding Oklahoma City metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Del City is home to some 22,128 residents.

The People and Families of Del City

In Del City, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 26% of Del City is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Del City is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Del City had a median family income of $36,515.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Del City. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Del City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 63% of the housing in Del City was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Del City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Del City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Del City Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Del City Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Del City, OK

Comparing Del City 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
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better38
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime33

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