Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK

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2020 Population

198,758

0.233% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jim Inhofe

Republican Party

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.4

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

15%

3.89% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$53,359

3.62% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$167,100

2.08% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

96,895

0.251% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK had a population of 199k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $53,359. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK grew from 198,296 to 198,758, a 0.233% increase and its median household income grew from $51,494 to $53,359, a 3.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10%), White (Hispanic) (7.13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.38%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.02%).

13.9% of the households in Tulsa City (Central) 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.

93.9% of the residents in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are Tulsa Community College (2,803 degrees awarded in 2020), Tulsa Technology Center (2,213 degrees), and University of Tulsa (1,180 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was $167,100, and the homeownership rate was 50%.

Most people in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK borders Tulsa (Southeast) & Broken Arrow (West) Cities PUMA, OK, Tulsa (North) & Owasso Cities PUMA, OK, and Tulsa City (West) PUMA, OK.

Population & Diversity

Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is home to a population of 199k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.46% of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (18.8k people).

In 2020, there were 6.39 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (127k people) in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are Spanish (15,123 households), Other Languages of Asia (2,522 households), and Arabic (837 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

101,986

Women

51.3%

96,654

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 198,640 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

93.9%

2020 Citizenship

93.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.9% of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
127k ± 2.11k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.9k ± 1.18k
White (Hispanic)
14.2k ± 1.07k

11.3%

Hispanic Population

22.4k people

11.3% of the people in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are hispanic (22.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,336 ± 1,769 people
Myanmar
2,000 ± 1,092 people
India
697 ± 647 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 5,336 Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK residents, followed by Myanmar with 2,000 and India with 697.

Foreign-Born Population

9.46%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.8k people

9.26%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

18.4k people

As of 2020, 9.46% of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK residents (18.8k 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 Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was 9.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,123 households (8.1%)
Other Languages of Asia
2,522 households (1.35%)
Arabic
837 households (0.448%)

13.9% of the households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Spanish. 8.1% of the households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,931 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
2,025 ± 234
Gulf War (1990s)
1,381 ± 188

Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK employs 96.9k people. The largest industries in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are Restaurants & Food Services (7,025 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,217 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,677 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of companies & enterprises ($164,295), Petroleum refining ($140,733), and Community food & housing, & emergency services ($127,067).

Males in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,379. The income inequality in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.485, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,101

Women

48.6%

49,794

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK in 2020 was 96,895 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK.

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Occupations

96.9k

2020 Value

−0.251%

1 Year decline

± −0.251%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −0.251%, from 97.1k employees to 96.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, are Other managers (2,570 people), Retail salespersons (2,409 people), and Customer service representatives (2,297 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

96.9k

2020 Value

−0.251%

1 Year decline

± −0.251%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −0.251%, from 97.1k employees to 96.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,025 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,217 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,677 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,165

Median earning men ± $968

$31,451

Median earning women ± $778

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($89,663), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,698), and Information ($55,216).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,466), Public Administration ($53,889), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,006).

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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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

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.

Senators Elections

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 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

In 2020, universities in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK awarded 8,358 degrees. The student population of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 12,640 male students and 17,460 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are White (4,395 and 54.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,114 and 13.8%), Black or African American (812 and 10.1%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (625 and 7.77%).

The largest universities in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Tulsa Community College (2,803 and 33.5%), Tulsa Technology Center (2,213 and 26.5%), and University of Tulsa (1,180 and 14.1%).

The most popular majors in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are Welding Technology (662 and 7.92%), General Business Administration & Management (481 and 5.75%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (338 and 4.04%).

The median tuition cost in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK for private four year colleges is $36,325.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 30,100 (42% men and 58% 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 2020 there were 30,100 students enrolled in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,539 records, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
332 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
310 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
342 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 332 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tulsa Community College
2,803 degrees awarded
Tulsa Technology Center
2,213 degrees awarded
University of Tulsa
1,180 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tulsa Community College with 2,803 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 3,779 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, which is 0.825 times less than the 4,579 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,395 degrees mean that there were 3.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,114 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,325) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($865) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,704) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.965% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.947% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK in 2020 were Some college (40.7k), Bachelors Degree (36.8k), and High School or Equivalent (35.6k).

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 Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was $167,100 in 2020, which is 0.727 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $163,700 to $167,100, a 2.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is 50%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is $53,359. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,241, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $73,591 and $70,834.

Housing

Property

$167,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,699

$43,974

Median Property Taxes

±$1,297

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 Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50%

Homeownership

2020

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 50% of the housing units in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,241, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $73,591 and $70,834.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, 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.

$53,359

Median Household Income

± $1,376

88k

Number of Households

± 1,959

In 2020, the median household income of the 88k households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK grew to $53,359 from the previous year's value of $51,494.

The following chart displays the households in Tulsa City (Central) 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.

Wage Distribution

0.485

2020 Wage GINI in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK

0.495

2019 Wage GINI in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK

In 2020, the income inequality in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was 0.485 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.97% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (9.08%)
Worked At Home (6.41%)

In 2020, 79.7% of workers in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.08%) and those who worked at home (6.41%).

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

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK (28.9k out of 193k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is White, followed by Black 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

86.1% of the population of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.24% 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 Oklahoma see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.61% increase from the previous year (1616 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1607 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 244 patients per year.

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 1.61% increase from the previous year (1,616 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oklahoma in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.9%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK grew by 0.653% from 13.8% to 13.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.