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Edmond, Oklahoma is 13 miles N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is in Oklahoma county. The city is part of the Oklahoma City metro area. The population of Edmond is 68,315.
In Edmond, about 63% of adults are married. Edmond, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.
In 2000, Edmond had a median family income of $65,230. Edmond is one of the richer cities in Oklahoma. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Edmond. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. A sizable number of people in Edmond work from home.
Among Edmond political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $93,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Edmond, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Edmond than most places in Oklahoma.
In Edmond, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.
Edmond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Edmond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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