South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK

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    2024 Population
    127,739
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.2
    0.254% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.8%
    4.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $73,596
    0.378% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $213,100
    9.28% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    54,145
    2.92% 1-year growth

    About

    5.6% of the households in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, 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.

    98.2% of the residents in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK are Mid-America Technology Center (483 degrees awarded in 2024) and University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (149 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was $213,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.9%.

    Most people in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK is home to a population of 128k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.08% of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (3.93k people).

    In 2024, there were 9.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.3k people) in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 5.39k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK are Spanish (5,730 households), German (218 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (213 households).

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    63,884
    Women
    50%
    63,878
    Men
    50%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 127,762 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK.

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    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      97.3k ± 347
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      10.1k ± 425
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      5.39k ± 407
    8.73%
    Hispanic Population
    11.1k people

    In 2024, there were 9.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.3k people) in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 5.39k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.73% of the people in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK are hispanic (11.1k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,885 ± 1,304 people
    2. China
      234 ± 375 people
    3. Germany
      175 ± 325 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 2,885 South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK residents, followed by China with 234 and Germany with 175.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.08%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    3.93k people
    2.95%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.7k people

    As of 2024, 3.08% of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK residents (3.93k 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 South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was 2.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      5,730 households (4.75%)
    2. German
      218 households (0.181%)
    3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      213 households (0.176%)

    5.6% of the households in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was Spanish. 4.75% of the households in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,656 ± 322
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,190 ± 302
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,137 ± 191

    South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    88.1% of the population of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.96% 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, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,694 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,694 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    11.9%
    Uninsured
    44.9%
    Employer Coverage
    14.1%
    Medicaid
    13.5%
    Medicare
    13.7%
    Non-Group
    1.96%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK declined by 2.46% from 12.2% to 11.9%.

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    Economy

    The economy of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK employs 54.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK were Elementary & secondary schools (4,278 people), Construction (4,005 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,782 people), and the highest paying industries were Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($140,510), Wired telecommunications carriers ($135,303), and Not specified manufacturing industries ($132,285).

    Males in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,472. The income inequality in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    25,369
    Women
    46.9%
    28,776
    Men
    53.1%

    The workforce of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK in 2024 was 54,145 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

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    Occupations

    54.1k
    2024 Value
    2.92%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.92%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK grew at a rate of 2.92%, from 52.6k employees to 54.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK, are Registered nurses (1,817 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,706 people), and Other managers (1,548 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    54.1k
    2024 Value
    2.92%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.92%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK grew at a rate of 2.92%, from 52.6k employees to 54.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,278 people), Construction (4,005 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,782 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,179
    Median earning men ± $1,512
    $36,766
    Median earning women ± $1,099

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,592), Public Administration ($71,116), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,510).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,734), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,321), and Wholesale Trade ($52,019).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    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.

    US Senators from Oklahoma

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.
    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK awarded 632 degrees. The student population of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 978 male students and 1,170 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK are White (445 and 71.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (68 and 11%), Hispanic or Latino (64 and 10.3%), and Black or African American (24 and 3.88%).

    The largest universities in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Mid-America Technology Center (483 and 76.4%) and University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (149 and 23.6%).

    The most popular majors in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK are Home Health Aide (76 and 12%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (34 and 5.38%), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (29 and 4.59%).

    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.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, 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 2,148 (45.5% men and 54.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,148 students enrolled in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK, 45.5% men and 54.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,406 records, of which 53.4% were women and 46.6% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 34 degrees awarded
    2. 28 degrees awarded
    3. 19 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 34 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 483 degrees awarded
    2. 149 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mid-America Technology Center with 483 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 249 men were awarded degrees from institutions in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK, which is 0.65 times less than the 383 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 445 degrees mean that there were 6.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 68 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    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.

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    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.575% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.754% of women were in the same situation.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (35.8k), Some college (22.4k), and Secondary Education (16.3k).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was $213,100 in 2024, which is 0.641 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,000 to $213,100, a 9.28% increase. The homeownership rate in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK is 74.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $213,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,536
    $35,382
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,037

    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 South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.9% of the housing units in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $73,596
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,699
    47.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,195

    In 2024, the median household income of the 47.2k households in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK declined from $73,596 from the previous year's value of $73,875.

    The following chart displays the households in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.423
    2024 Wage GINI in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK
    0.42
    2023 Wage GINI in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.789% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.3%)
    2. Carpooled (8.24%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.13%)

    In 2024, 81.3% of workers in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.24%) and those who worked at home (8.13%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK have a longer commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK (14.9k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA, OK is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    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.

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