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Durant, Oklahoma


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Durant, Oklahoma

Durant, Oklahoma, in Bryan county, is 56 miles N of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 86 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 13,549.

The People and Families of Durant

In Durant, about 45% of adults are married. Durant has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Durant had a median family income of $32,988. Durant benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Durant residents, with $2,500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Durant Housing

In Durant, 52% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Durant, 94% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Durant is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyDurant Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Durant Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Durant College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Durant Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Durant, OK

Comparing Durant 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 Citizens75
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity46
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men27
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults610
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime11

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