Springer, OK

Census Place

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2021 Population

770

11.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

29.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

17.1%

9.03% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,016

7.47% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$114,900

9.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Springer, OK had a population of 770 people with a median age of 29.6 and a median household income of $47,016. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Springer, OK grew from 688 to 770, a 11.9% increase and its median household income grew from $43,750 to $47,016, a 7.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Springer, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (18.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (9.74%), White (Hispanic) (6.1%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%).

None of the households in Springer, 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.

99.5% of the residents in Springer, OK are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Springer, OK was $114,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

Most people in Springer, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Springer, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Springer, OK is home to a population of 770 people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.04% of Springer, OK residents were born outside of the country (8 people).

In 2021, there were 3.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (455 people) in Springer, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 144 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 75 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

100%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Springer, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Springer, OK was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Springer, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
455 ± 105
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
144 ± 50
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
75 ± 32

9.09%

Hispanic Population

70 people

9.09% of the people in Springer, OK are hispanic (70 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.04%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8 people

As of 2021, 1.04% of Springer, OK residents (8 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Springer, OK was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
38 ± 30
Gulf War (2001-)
13 ± 11
Gulf War (1990s)
4 ± 11

Springer, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Springer, OK employs 299 people. The largest industries in Springer, OK are Manufacturing (39 people), Retail Trade (37 people), and Educational Services (26 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,107), Wholesale Trade ($73,750), and Manufacturing ($64,063).

Employment

Occupations

299

2021 Value

± 67

15%

1 Year growth

± 30.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springer, OK grew at a rate of 15%, from 260 employees to 299 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Springer, OK, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (38 people), Production Occupations (33 people), and Management Occupations (26 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Springer, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

299

2021 Value

± 67

15%

1 Year growth

± 30.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Springer, OK grew at a rate of 15%, from 260 employees to 299 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Springer, OK, are Manufacturing (39 people), Retail Trade (37 people), and Educational Services (26 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Springer, OK, though some of these residents may live in Springer, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,875

Median earning men ± $11,815

$19,000

Median earning women ± $7,884

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,917), Public Administration ($78,750), and Wholesale Trade ($73,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($41,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,375).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% 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
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

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%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin 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

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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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

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

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin 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 Representative Elections

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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Springer, OK was $114,900 in 2021, which is 0.469 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $105,300 to $114,900, a 9.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Springer, OK is 70.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Springer, OK have an average commute time of 30.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Springer, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$114,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,835

$185

Median Property Taxes

±$46

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

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

Rent vs Own

70.1%

Homeownership

2021

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.1% of the housing units in Springer, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

Household Income

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

$47,016

Median Household Income

± $3,104

264

Number of Households

± 52

In 2021, the median household income of the 264 households in Springer, OK grew to $47,016 from the previous year's value of $43,750.

The following chart displays the households in Springer, 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 $40k - $45k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.8%)
Carpooled (11%)
Walked (2.41%)

In 2021, 83.8% of workers in Springer, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who walked to work (2.41%).

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

30.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Springer, OK have a longer commute time (30.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 7.67% of the workforce in Springer, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Springer, OK (131 out of 768 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Springer, 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.

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.

Health

83.6% of the population of Springer, OK has health coverage, with 23.4% on employee plans, 30.9% on Medicaid, 9.87% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 6.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Carter County, OK see 1850 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1853 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1511 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,850 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Carter County, OK

Primary care physicians in Carter County, OK see an average of 1,850 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 39% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.4%

Uninsured

23.4%

Employer Coverage

30.9%

Medicaid

9.87%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

6.62%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Springer, OK declined by 14.1% from 19% to 16.4%.

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