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Marlow, OK


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Marlow, Oklahoma

Marlow, Oklahoma, in Stephens county, is 24 miles E of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 62 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 4,592.

The People and Families of Marlow

In Marlow, about 58% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Marlow if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Marlow had a median family income of $30,568.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Marlow gave more campaign money ($1,650) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Marlow Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Marlow.

Commuting

In Marlow, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Marlow Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Marlow Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Marlow, OK

Comparing Marlow 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 Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity43
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime45
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