Enid, OK

Census Place

2024 Population

50,653

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.2

1.44% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

13.7%

3.29% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$62,125

2.12% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$154,900

Population & Diversity

Enid, OK is home to a population of 50.7k people, from which 95.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 5.17% of Enid, OK residents were born outside of the country (2.62k people).

In 2024, there were 8.98 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (34.2k people) in Enid, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.81k Other (Hispanic) and 3.15k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2024 Citizenship

95.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.5% of Enid, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Enid, OK was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Enid, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
34.2k ± 405
Other (Hispanic)
3.81k ± 599
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.15k ± 440

16.5%

Hispanic Population

8.38k people

16.5% of the people in Enid, OK are hispanic (8.38k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Enid, 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

5.17%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.62k people

4.93%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.51k people

As of 2024, 5.17% of Enid, OK residents (2.62k 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 Enid, OK was 4.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
902 ± 219
Gulf War (1990s)
860 ± 282
Vietnam
546 ± 161

Enid, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Economy

The economy of Enid, OK employs 22.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Enid, OK were Retail Trade (3,368 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,202 people), and Manufacturing (2,332 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($78,571), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,348), and Information ($64,464).

Employment

Occupations

22.9k

2024 Value

± 1,233

0.236%

1 Year growth

± 7.63%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Enid, OK grew at a rate of 0.236%, from 22.8k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Enid, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,115 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,058 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,886 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Enid, 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

22.9k

2024 Value

± 1,233

0.236%

1 Year growth

± 7.63%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Enid, OK grew at a rate of 0.236%, from 22.8k employees to 22.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Enid, OK, are Retail Trade (3,368 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,202 people), and Manufacturing (2,332 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Enid, OK, though some of these residents may live in Enid, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,530

Median earning men ± $2,455

$32,456

Median earning women ± $2,414

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,464), Information ($69,191), and Public Administration ($68,856).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($58,636), Wholesale Trade ($53,431), and Construction ($45,393).

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 Enid, 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
Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

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

The student population of Enid, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 326 male students and 345 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Enid, OK are White (200 and 56.8%), Hispanic or Latino (100 and 28.4%), Two or More Races (21 and 5.97%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (10 and 2.84%).

The largest universities in Enid, OK by number of degrees awarded are Autry Technology Center (310 and 88.1%) and Formations Institute (42 and 11.9%).

The most popular majors in Enid, OK are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (34 and 9.66%), HVAC Maintenance (22 and 6.25%), and General Cosmetology (21 and 5.97%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2024 in Enid, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 58.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 671 (48.6% men and 51.4% 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

In 2024 there were 671 students enrolled in Enid, OK, 48.6% men and 51.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 362 records, of which 46.1% were women and 53.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

HVAC Maintenance
22 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
21 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Enid, OK was HVAC Maintenance with 22 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Autry Technology Center
310 degrees awarded
Formations Institute
42 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Autry Technology Center with 310 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Enid, OK, which is 0.692 times less than the 208 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 200 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 100 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Enid, OK was $154,900 in 2024, which is 0.466 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $143,500 to $154,900, a 7.94% increase. The homeownership rate in Enid, OK is 61.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Enid, OK have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Enid, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$154,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,799

$12,099

Median Property Taxes

±$825

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 Enid, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

61.3%

Homeownership

2024

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 61.3% of the housing units in Enid, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Enid, 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.

$62,125

Median Household Income

± $3,136

19.7k

Number of Households

± 1,071

In 2024, the median household income of the 19.7k households in Enid, OK declined from $62,125 from the previous year's value of $63,472.

The following chart displays the households in Enid, 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 Enid, 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 (78.9%)
Carpooled (14.2%)
Worked At Home (3.74%)

In 2024, 78.9% of workers in Enid, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.2%) and those who worked at home (3.74%).

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

16.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Enid, OK have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Enid, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Enid, OK (6.64k out of 48.7k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

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