Ardmore, OK

Census Place

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2019 Population

24,821

0.285% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jim Inhofe

Republican Party

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

37.2

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

18.2%

7.51% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$47,860

7.76% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$107,400

0.28% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

10,661

0.966% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Ardmore, OK had a population of 24.8k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $47,860. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Ardmore, OK declined from 24,892 to 24,821, a −0.285% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,413 to $47,860, a 7.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ardmore, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (63%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.24%), White (Hispanic) (6.43%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.41%). 0% of the households in Ardmore, OK speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.5% of the residents in Ardmore, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ardmore, OK are Southern Oklahoma Technology Center (329 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Ardmore, OK was $107,400, and the homeownership rate was 57.8%. Most people in Ardmore, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Ardmore, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Ardmore, OK is home to a population of 24.8k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.93% of Ardmore, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.22k people).

In 2019, there were 6.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.6k people) in Ardmore, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.38k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ardmore, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.6k ± 410
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.38k ± 269
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.05k ± 247

10.7%

Hispanic Population

2.67k people

10.7% of the people in Ardmore, OK are hispanic (2.67k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ardmore, OK as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.93%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.22k people

4.51%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.12k people

As of 2019, 4.93% of Ardmore, OK residents (1.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ardmore, OK was 4.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ardmore, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Ardmore, OK was 37.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Ardmore, OK are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Ardmore, OK residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
107,399 ± 7,935 people
Vietnam
14,412 ± 2,942 people
India
10,350 ± 2,494 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 107,399 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 14,412 and India with 10,350.

Citizenship

96.5%

2019 Citizenship

96.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.5% of Ardmore, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Ardmore, OK was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ardmore, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
624 ± 150
Gulf War (2001-)
523 ± 159
Gulf War (1990s)
233 ± 79

Ardmore, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oklahoma. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oklahoma, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oklahoma across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Ardmore, OK is $47,860. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Ardmore, OK was Census Tract 8925 with a value of $63,536, followed by Census Tract 8927 and Census Tract 8930, with respective values of $61,622 and $56,300.

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,801. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Ardmore, OK employs 10.7k people. The largest industries in Ardmore, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,637 people), Retail Trade (1,553 people), and Manufacturing (1,325 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,625), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,563), and Utilities ($58,345).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,860

2019 value

± $4,211

7.76%

1 Year Growth

± 11%

Households in Ardmore, OK have a median annual income of $47,860, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,413 in 2018, which represents a 7.76% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Ardmore, OK compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

$60,685

Average Male Salary in Oklahoma

± $1,691

$42,801

Average Female Salary in Oklahoma

± $1,285

In 2019, full-time male employees in Oklahoma made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Oklahoma by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Oklahoma

White
$49,052 ± $1,203
Asian
$48,093 ± $7,317
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$44,161 ± $15,872

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oklahoma workers was White. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Oklahoma.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Oklahoma by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ardmore, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.458

2018 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2019, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.2% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8925
Census Tract 8927
Census Tract 8930

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ardmore, OK was Census Tract 8925 with a value of $63,536, followed by Census Tract 8927 and Census Tract 8930, with respective values of $61,622 and $56,300.

The following map shows all of the places in Ardmore, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ardmore, OK (4.39k out of 24.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,647 ± 318
Hispanic
655 ± 159
Two Or More
617 ± 168

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ardmore, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

10.7k

2019 Value

± 618

0.966%

1 Year growth

± 7.96%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Ardmore, OK grew at a rate of 0.966%, from 10.6k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ardmore, OK, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,116 people), Production Occupations (1,047 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,030 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ardmore, OK.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Ardmore, OK, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,116 people), Production Occupations (1,047 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,030 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Ardmore, OK has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.73 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.68 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.65 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Ardmore, OK, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($88,456), Legal Occupations ($77,875), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($58,382).

Industries

Employment by Industries

10.7k

2019 Value

± 618

0.966%

1 Year growth

± 7.96%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Ardmore, OK grew at a rate of 0.966%, from 10.6k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ardmore, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,637 people), Retail Trade (1,553 people), and Manufacturing (1,325 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ardmore, OK, though some of these residents may live in Ardmore, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Ardmore, OK, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,637 people), Retail Trade (1,553 people), and Manufacturing (1,325 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Ardmore, OK has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3.42 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.86 times), and Retail Trade (1.3 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Ardmore, OK, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,625), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,563), and Utilities ($58,345).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $20.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($16B) and Machinery ($12.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oklahoma.

$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

83.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$32.9B
Kansas
$10.9B
California
$5.58B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $32.9B, followed by Kansas with $10.9B and California and $5.58B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%). The most partisan county was Cimarron County, OK with 92% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ardmore, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Oklahoma.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Oklahoma

65.4% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oklahoma

Cimarron County, OK
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Beaver County, OK
90.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Ellis County, OK
90.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oklahoma was Cimarron County, OK with 92% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Oklahoma colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Jim Inhofe

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on November 16, 1994
Elected to the seat following the resignation of David Boren.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Ardmore, OK awarded 329 degrees. The student population of Ardmore, OK is skewed towards men, with 289 male students and 258 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ardmore, OK are White (173 and 52.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (60 and 18.2%), Two or More Races (41 and 12.5%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (41 and 12.5%).

The largest universities in Ardmore, OK by number of degrees awarded are Southern Oklahoma Technology Center (329 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ardmore, OK are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (41 and 12.5%), Biotechnology (32 and 9.73%), and Medical Assistant (29 and 8.81%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Biotechnology
17 degree-majorss awarded
General Cosmetology
13 degree-majorss awarded
Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology
12 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Ardmore, OK was Biotechnology with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Ardmore, OK according to their major.

Universities

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

329 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Ardmore, OK institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Oklahoma Technology Center with 329 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

183

Degrees Awarded to Men

146

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 183 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ardmore, OK, which is 1.25 times more than the 146 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Ardmore, OK by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
173 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
41 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Ardmore, OK was White students. These 173 degrees mean that there were 2.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 60 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ardmore, OK was $107,400 in 2019, which is 0.447 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $107,100 to $107,400, a 0.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Ardmore, OK is 57.8%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Ardmore, OK have an average commute time of 15.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ardmore, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$107,400

2019 Median

± $8,405

$107,100

2018 Median

± $7,865

In 2019, the median property value in Ardmore, OK grew to to $107,400 from the previous year's value of $107,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Ardmore, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ardmore, OK the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,860

Median Household Income

± $4,211

9.59k

Number of Households

± 541

In 2019, the median household income of the 9.59k households in Ardmore, OK grew to $47,860 from the previous year's value of $44,413.

The following chart displays the households in Ardmore, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Ardmore, OK distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ardmore, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

57.8%

2019 Homeownership

58%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 57.8% of the housing units in Ardmore, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Ardmore, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ardmore, OK have a shorter commute time (15.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.61% of the workforce in Ardmore, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ardmore, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Walked (2.12%)

In 2019, 83.5% of workers in Ardmore, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who walked to work (2.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ardmore, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ardmore, OK have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

83.8% of the population of Ardmore, OK has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 18.4% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oklahoma was $7,627 in 2014. This is a 4.58% increase from the previous year ($7,293).

Primary care physicians in Carter County, OK see 1853 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1853 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1503 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nowata County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (28.2%). Additionally, Okfuskee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (58.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Carter County, OK.

1,853 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Carter County, OK

Primary care physicians in Carter County, OK see an average of 1,853 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,853 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Carter County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

$7,627

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oklahoma

$3,878

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,529

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Oklahoma (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.58%, from $7,293 to $7,627.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

16.2%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

18.4%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ardmore, OK declined by 6.19% from 17.3% to 16.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ardmore, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.