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Yukon, OK


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Yukon, Oklahoma

Yukon, Oklahoma, in Canadian county, is 14 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The people of the city are in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Yukon has a population of 21,043.

The People and Families of Yukon

In Yukon, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Yukon had a median family income of $52,646. Yukon is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Yukon isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Yukon residents, with $9,025. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Yukon Housing

In Yukon, 76% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Yukon has higher property taxes than most places in Oklahoma, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Yukon, 96% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyYukon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyYukon Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyYukon People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 6%Yukon Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Yukon College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Yukon Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Yukon, OK

Comparing Yukon 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 Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Women510
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men410
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married810
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better710
College Educated Adults610
Median Family Income610

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime68

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