Overview

Introduction to Del City, Oklahoma

Del City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma county, is 2 miles W of Midwest City, Oklahoma and 4 miles E of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is part of the surrounding Oklahoma City metro area.

Del City History

Del City was established in 1948, in the same year it became a part of the State of Oklahoma. It is the hometown of John Smith, the US Olympic Freestyle Champion Wrestler. The city is located in Oklahoma County, which was founded in 1890.

Del City and nearby Attractions

  • Del Crest Shopping Center
  • Trosper Park Golf Course
  • Thompson Lake
  • Oklahoma City Art Museum
  • White Water Bay
  • Oklahoma City Zoo

Things To Do In Del City

While in Del City, one can shop at the Newey Shopping Center, Del Crest Shopping Center, Oakcliff Shopping Center, Hartsdell Shopping Center and the Village Shopping Center. Thompson Lake offers facilities for fishing and boating. The Trosper Park Golf Course provides facilities for golfers. The Oklahoma Firefighters Museum, the Oklahoma City Art Museum and the Oklahoma City Zoo are all popular local spots as well.

Del City Transportation

Oklahoma City-Will Rogers World Airport is the nearest major air transportation facility.

Del City Higher Education

Rose State College, Oklahoma City University and University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are all nearby.

Demographics

People

Total Population21,874
Male Share of the Population49.5%
Female Share of the Population50.5%
Senior Citizens15%
Employed Population 16+9,764
Age of the Population35

Families

% of people married43.5%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher14.4%
Median Earnings25+$32,894
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$27,531
Median Earnings With High School Degree$30,180

Wealth

Median Family Income$53,091
% Above Poverty Level82.8%
% Below Poverty Level17.2%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time20 minutes
% Working from Home4.3%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.4%
% Using Public Transportation0.4%

Housing

People Living Alone33.6%
Median Gross Rent$849
Median House Value$83,400

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)54.1%
German8.7%
Irish8%
English3.7%
African1.4%
French Except Basque1.3%
Scottish1%
Italian0.8%
Polish0.6%
Swedish0.5%
Danishn0.3%
Russian0.2%
Norwegian0.2%
Arab0.2%
Welsh0.2%
Ghanaian0.2%
Finnish0.2%
Swiss0.2%
West Indian0.2%
Slovene0.1%
Hungarian0.1%
Belgian0.1%
Moroccan0.1%
Bulgarian0.1%
Canadian0.1%
Dutch0.1%
Czech0.1%
Iranian0.1%
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Del City Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyOklahoma County
Standard Zip Codes73135, 73115
Phone Area Codes405
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude35.4
Approximate Longitude-97.43

Del City Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationOKLAHOMA CITY AP
Distance9.9 miles
Jan Temp26 to 47 F
Apr Temp48 to 71 F
Jul Temp71 to 93 F
Oct Temp51 to 73 F
Annual Precip35.8 inches
StationBLANCHARD 2 SSW
Distance25.9 miles
Jan Temp28 to 50 F
Apr Temp50 to 74 F
Jul Temp71 to 94 F
Oct Temp52 to 75 F
Annual Precip34.7 inches
StationGUTHRIE 5 S
Distance26 miles
Jan Temp22 to 47 F
Apr Temp45 to 72 F
Jul Temp69 to 95 F
Oct Temp47 to 75 F
Annual Precip36 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Choctaw12,367$88,388
Midwest City57,292$56,383
Moore60,807$74,586
Nicoma Park2,543$60,000
Oklahoma City637,284$66,644
Spencer4,012$49,529

Del City Public Schools

Del City Es
2400 Epperly Drive
ZIP: 73115
(405) 671-8640
Primary
Total Enrollment 676
Del City Hs
1900 S Sunnylane Road
ZIP: 73115
(405) 677-5777
High
Total Enrollment 1354
Del Crest Ms
4731 Judy Drive
ZIP: 73115
(405) 671-8615
Middle
Total Enrollment 524
Epperly Heights Es
3805 Del Road
ZIP: 73115
(405) 671-8650
Primary
Total Enrollment 653
Kerr Ms
2300 Linda Lane
ZIP: 73115
(405) 671-8625
Middle
Total Enrollment 619
Townsend Es
4000 Epperly Drive
ZIP: 73115
(405) 671-8680
Primary
Total Enrollment 481

Del City Private Schools

Christian Heritage Academy
4400 Se 27th St
ZIP: 73115
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 615
Destiny Christian School
3801 Se 29th St
ZIP: 73115
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 389
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