Glenpool, Oklahoma

Glenpool, Oklahoma

Glenpool, Oklahoma, in Tulsa county, is 13 miles S of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is in the Tulsa area. There are 8,123 residents in Glenpool.

The People and Families of Glenpool

In Glenpool, about 65% of adults are married. When people think of Glenpool, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Glenpool.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glenpool had a median family income of $47,093. Most of the residents of Glenpool tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Glenpool is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Glenpool Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Glenpool that were owner-occupied was 81%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Glenpool, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Glenpool, 96% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Glenpool, OK

Comparing Glenpool 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

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
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
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 Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Glenpool Almanac

Glenpool Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Glenpool Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Nearby Cities and Towns

Glenpool High Schools (2004)

GLENPOOL HS
461 E 146TH PLACE
918-322-3285
Serves 563 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

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