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Midwest City, OK


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Midwest City, Oklahoma

Midwest City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 6 miles E of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Midwest City has a population of 54,088.

The People and Families of Midwest City

In Midwest City, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Midwest City had a median family income of $40,604. People in Midwest City generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Midwest City gave more campaign money ($4,375) 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.

Midwest City Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Midwest City. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Midwest City, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Midwest City tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMidwest City Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMidwest City Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Midwest City Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Midwest City Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Midwest City Median Family Income
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Midwest City Affordability of Rents
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 19%Midwest City People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Midwest City, OK

Comparing Midwest 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
Female Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens63
Racial Diversity610
Age of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Women410
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better39
College Educated Adults38
Median Family Income39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work38
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Affordability of Rents91
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime54

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