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Mustang, Oklahoma

Introduction to Mustang, Oklahoma

Mustang, Oklahoma, in Canadian county, is 13 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Mustang has a population of 13,156.

Mustang History

Mustang was founded during the Land Run of 1889. It is named after its location at the Mustang Creek on the Canadian River. The town was home to Olympic Gold Medalists Kendall Jones and Shane Hamman.

Mustang and nearby Attractions

  • Oklahoma City National Memorial
  • Yukon Historical Museum
  • Oklahoma City Art Museum
  • Yukon’s City Park
  • Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory

Things To Do In Mustang

Mustang offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation, including the White Water Bay Water Park and the Fairmoore Park and Community Pool. Local celebrations include the Western Days festival, which is a popular local attraction.

Mustang Transportation

Will Rogers World Airport is the nearest major airport.

Mustang Higher Education

Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City University and South Nazarene University provide higher education in the area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyMustang People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMustang Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMustang Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 8%Mustang Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Mustang Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Mustang College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Mustang, OK

Comparing Mustang 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
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men49
Well-Paid Single Women410
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity35
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income610
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime34

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