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Tonkawa, OK


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Tonkawa, Oklahoma

Tonkawa, Oklahoma, in Kay county, is 70 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. About 3,299 people people live in Tonkawa.

The People and Families of Tonkawa

In Tonkawa, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tonkawa had a median family income of $35,912. It turns out that people in Tonkawa tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($670) in Tonkawa than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Tonkawa Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Tonkawa, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Tonkawa, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Tonkawa enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Tonkawa Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Tonkawa Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Tonkawa Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Tonkawa College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Tonkawa, OK

Comparing Tonkawa 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 Population89
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Women47
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime45

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