Chickasha, OK

Census Place

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2024 Population

16,539

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

36.1

2.17% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

17.5%

7.31% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$54,111

1.69% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$130,300

15.1% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

7,390

0.736% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Chickasha, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Chickasha, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chickasha, OK are University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (149 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Chickasha, OK was $130,300, and the homeownership rate was 52.7%.

Most people in Chickasha, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Chickasha, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Chickasha, OK is home to a population of 16.5k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.61% of Chickasha, OK residents were born outside of the country (267 people).

In 2024, there were 8.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.9k people) in Chickasha, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.41k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 908 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2024 Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.1% of Chickasha, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Chickasha, OK was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chickasha, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.9k ± 319
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.41k ± 230
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
908 ± 154

8.7%

Hispanic Population

1.44k people

8.7% of the people in Chickasha, OK are hispanic (1.44k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Chickasha, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,864 ± 7,883 people
Vietnam
13,987 ± 2,899 people
Guatemala
12,051 ± 2,691 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

Foreign-Born Population

1.61%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

267 people

2.68%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

438 people

As of 2024, 1.61% of Chickasha, OK residents (267 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chickasha, OK was 2.68%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
259 ± 91
Gulf War (2001-)
188 ± 91
Gulf War (1990s)
126 ± 81

Chickasha, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Chickasha, OK.

Health

85% of the population of Chickasha, OK has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.859% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.859%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chickasha, OK grew by 0.217% from 15% to 15%.

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

Economy

The economy of Chickasha, OK employs 7.39k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Chickasha, OK were Retail Trade (1,102 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (974 people), and Manufacturing (860 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($95,833), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,000), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($69,632).

Employment

Occupations

7.39k

2024 Value

± 522

0.736%

1 Year growth

± 10%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chickasha, OK grew at a rate of 0.736%, from 7.34k employees to 7.39k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chickasha, OK, are Sales & Related Occupations (822 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (752 people), and Production Occupations (716 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chickasha, OK.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.39k

2024 Value

± 522

0.736%

1 Year growth

± 10%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Chickasha, OK grew at a rate of 0.736%, from 7.34k employees to 7.39k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chickasha, OK, are Retail Trade (1,102 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (974 people), and Manufacturing (860 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chickasha, OK, though some of these residents may live in Chickasha, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,945

Median earning men ± $3,781

$25,895

Median earning women ± $4,105

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,095), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,115), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,091).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,833), Wholesale Trade ($50,400), and Public Administration ($45,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong 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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Alan Armstrong

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on March 24, 2026
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James Lankford and Alan Armstrong 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Chickasha, OK awarded 149 degrees. The student population of Chickasha, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 365 male students and 662 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chickasha, OK are White (98 and 72.1%), Two or More Races (12 and 8.82%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 8.82%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 5.15%).

The largest universities in Chickasha, OK by number of degrees awarded are University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (149 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Chickasha, OK are General Business Administration & Management (26 and 17.4%), General Psychology (17 and 11.4%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (16 and 10.7%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,630 for in-state students and $17,820 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Chickasha, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,027 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 1,027 students enrolled in Chickasha, OK, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 597 records, of which 65.7% were women and 34.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chickasha, OK was General Business Administration & Management with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Chickasha, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

149 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma with 149 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 53 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chickasha, OK, which is 0.552 times less than the 96 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 98 degrees mean that there were 8.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 12 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,630) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,370) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chickasha, OK was $130,300 in 2024, which is 0.392 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $113,200 to $130,300, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Chickasha, OK is 52.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Chickasha, OK have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chickasha, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$130,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,949

$3,409

Median Property Taxes

±$323

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chickasha, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chickasha, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.7%

Homeownership

2024

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 52.7% of the housing units in Chickasha, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chickasha, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$54,111

Median Household Income

± $2,500

6.47k

Number of Households

± 474

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.47k households in Chickasha, OK declined from $54,111 from the previous year's value of $55,039.

The following chart displays the households in Chickasha, 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (3.61%)

In 2024, 79.1% of workers in Chickasha, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (3.61%).

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.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chickasha, OK have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.698% of the workforce in Chickasha, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chickasha, OK (2.74k out of 15.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.