McClain County, OK

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2020 Population

39,921

1.72% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jim Inhofe

Republican Party

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.8

0.779% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.88%

1.66% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$70,005

3.46% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$183,800

3.55% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

19,028

2.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, McClain County, OK had a population of 39.9k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $70,005. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of McClain County, OK grew from 39,247 to 39,921, a 1.72% increase and its median household income grew from $67,662 to $70,005, a 3.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McClain County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.85%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.85%), White (Hispanic) (5.52%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.42%).

None of the households in McClain County, 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.

98.4% of the residents in McClain County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McClain County, OK are Mid-America Technology Center (303 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in McClain County, OK was $183,800, and the homeownership rate was 78.8%. Most people in McClain County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in McClain County, OK was 2 cars per household.

McClain County, OK borders Canadian County, OK, Cleveland County, OK, Garvin County, OK, Grady County, OK, Pontotoc County, OK, and Pottawatomie County, OK.

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Diversity

McClain County, OK is home to a population of 39.9k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.93% of McClain County, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.17k people).

In 2020, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.5k people) in McClain County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.34k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.33k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McClain County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
31.5k ± 6
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
2.34k ± 291
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.33k ± 294

8.2%

Hispanic Population

3.27k people

8.2% of the people in McClain County, OK are hispanic (3.27k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.93%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.17k people

3.17%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.25k people

As of 2020, 2.93% of McClain County, OK residents (1.17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McClain County, OK was 3.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.4

In 2020, the median age of all people in McClain County, OK was 38.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 44. But people in McClain County, OK are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all McClain County, OK residents was 39.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
103,787 ± 7,805 people
Vietnam
13,223 ± 2,818 people
India
10,314 ± 2,490 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 103,787 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,223 and India with 10,314.

Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

98%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.4% of McClain County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in McClain County, OK was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
791 ± 197
Gulf War (2001-)
788 ± 174
Gulf War (1990s)
366 ± 127

McClain County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1 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

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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 McClain County, OK is $70,005. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in McClain County, OK was Census Tract 4002.01 with a value of $63,836, followed by Census Tract 4003 and Census Tract 4004, with respective values of $57,943 and $49,716.

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,810. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of McClain County, OK employs 19k people. The largest industries in McClain County, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,744 people), Retail Trade (2,205 people), and Construction (2,113 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($75,956), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,023), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,667).

Wages

Median Household Income

$70,005

2020 value

± $4,128

3.46%

1 Year Growth

± 6.5%

Households in McClain County, OK have a median annual income of $70,005, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $67,662 in 2019, which represents a 3.46% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$61,287

Average Male Salary in Oklahoma

± $1,684

$43,810

Average Female Salary in Oklahoma

± $1,284

In 2020, full-time male employees in Oklahoma made 1.4 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 County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Oklahoma

White
$49,803 ± $1,213
Asian
$49,170 ± $7,343
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$46,370 ± $17,623

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oklahoma workers was White. These workers were paid 1.01 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 McClain County, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2020, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.09% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 4002.01
Census Tract 4003
Census Tract 4004

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McClain County, OK was Census Tract 4002.01 with a value of $63,836, followed by Census Tract 4003 and Census Tract 4004, with respective values of $57,943 and $49,716.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McClain County, OK (3.12k out of 39.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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
2,314 ± 306
Hispanic
627 ± 141
Native American
272 ± 114

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in McClain County, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

19k

2020 Value

± 884

2.08%

1 Year growth

± 6.23%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in McClain County, OK grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 18.6k employees to 19k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McClain County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,559 people), Management Occupations (1,955 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,847 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McClain County, OK.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of McClain County, OK, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,559 people), Management Occupations (1,955 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,847 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, McClain County, OK has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.83 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.74 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.61 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of McClain County, OK, by median earnings, are Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors ($77,664), Management Occupations ($77,029), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($72,107).

Industries

Employment by Industries

19k

2020 Value

± 884

2.08%

1 Year growth

± 6.23%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in McClain County, OK grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 18.6k employees to 19k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McClain County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,744 people), Retail Trade (2,205 people), and Construction (2,113 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McClain County, OK, though some of these residents may live in McClain County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in McClain County, OK, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,744 people), Retail Trade (2,205 people), and Construction (2,113 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, McClain County, OK has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (11.7 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.31 times), and Construction (1.66 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in McClain County, OK, by median earnings, are Utilities ($75,956), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,023), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,667).

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 McClain County, OK went to Donald J. Trump with 79.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%). 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (79.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in McClain County, OK 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 McClain County, OK

79.5% 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 McClain County, OK awarded 303 degrees. The student population of McClain County, OK is skewed towards men, with 542 male students and 432 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McClain County, OK are White (235 and 77.6%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (36 and 11.9%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 8.58%), and Black or African American (5 and 1.65%).

The largest universities in McClain County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Mid-America Technology Center (303 and 100%).

The most popular majors in McClain County, OK are Home Health Aide (26 and 8.58%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (25 and 8.25%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (23 and 7.59%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
25 degree-majorss awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
23 degree-majorss awarded
General Cosmetology
19 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in McClain County, OK was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 25 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Mid-America Technology Center

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

303 degrees awarded

In 2020, the McClain County, OK institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mid-America Technology Center with 303 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

151

Degrees Awarded to Men

152

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 151 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McClain County, OK, which is 0.993 times less than the 152 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
235 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in McClain County, OK was White students. These 235 degrees mean that there were 6.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 36 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McClain County, OK was $183,800 in 2020, which is 0.8 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $177,500 to $183,800, a 3.55% increase. The homeownership rate in McClain County, OK is 78.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in McClain County, OK have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McClain County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$183,800

2020 Median

± $8,478

$177,500

2019 Median

± $6,363

In 2020, the median property value in McClain County, OK grew to to $183,800 from the previous year's value of $177,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in McClain County, 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 McClain County, OK the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$70,005

Median Household Income

± $4,128

14.8k

Number of Households

± 772

In 2020, the median household income of the 14.8k households in McClain County, OK grew to $70,005 from the previous year's value of $67,662.

The following chart displays the households in McClain County, 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 McClain County, OK distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McClain County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

78.8%

2020 Homeownership

79.4%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 78.8% of the housing units in McClain County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in McClain County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McClain County, OK have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in McClain County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Worked At Home (7.18%)
Carpooled (7.05%)

In 2020, 84.1% of workers in McClain County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.18%) and those who carpooled to work (7.05%).

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

Health

88.7% of the population of McClain County, OK has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 8.64% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.86% 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 McClain County, OK see 2221 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (2186 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3113 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 750 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

2,221 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McClain County, OK

Primary care physicians in McClain County, OK see an average of 2,221 patients per year. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year (2,186 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McClain 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

11.3%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

8.64%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

1.86%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in McClain County, OK declined by 3.69% from 11.7% to 11.3%.

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