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Norman, Oklahoma

Introduction to Norman, Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma, in Cleveland county, is 17 miles S of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is in the Oklahoma City area. There are 95,694 residents in Norman.

Norman History

Norman was settled during the Great Land Run of 1889. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway planned it as a station site in 1886. It was named after Abner E. Norman, who surveyed the area. Norman is the hometown of James Garner, the American actor. It is the county seat of Cleveland County, which was founded in 1855.

Norman and nearby Attractions

  • Colonial Estates Shopping Center
  • Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
  • Historical House Museum of Cleveland County
  • Little River Wildlife Managment Area
  • Mainsite Contemporary Art Gallery
  • Lake Thunderbird State Park

Things To Do In Norman

While in Norman one can pay a visit to the Little River Wildlife Managment Area. The Historical House Museum of Cleveland County, the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History and the Jacobson House provide insight into the area’s history. One can shop at the Colonial Estates Shopping Center, the Parkway Plaza Shopping Center, the Brookhaven Village Shopping Center and the Robinson Crossing Shopping Center. Local celebrations include the Cleveland County Free Fair, the Oktoberfest Frontier Style, thte May Fair Arts Festival and the 89er Day Festival.

Norman Transportation

Will Rogers World Airport is nearby.

Norman Higher Education

The University of Oklahoma and Moore Norman Technology Center are the local institutions of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Oklahoma City Community College and Rose State College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyNorman College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyNorman Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyNorman Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyNorman Walking and Biking to Work
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyNorman Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Norman People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Norman Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Norman Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Norman Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Norman, OK

Comparing Norman 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men610
Well-Paid Single Women510
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Senior Citizens31
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income510
People in Middle Class or Better510
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Affordability of Rents81
Housing Recently Built810
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime65

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