Weatherford, OK

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population
28,929
0.765% 1-year decline
US Senator
Jim Inhofe
Republican Party
US Senator
James Lankford
Republican Party
2020 Median Age
31.9
1.59% 1-year increase
2020 Poverty Rate
16.9%
6.93% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$51,351
2.91% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$140,100
1.68% 1-year decline
2020 Employed Population
14,494
4.48% 1-year growth

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In 2020, Weatherford, OK had a population of 28.9k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $51,351. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Weatherford, OK declined from 29,152 to 28,929, a −0.765% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,900 to $51,351, a 2.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Weatherford, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.65%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.14%), Other (Hispanic) (4.39%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.05%).

None of the households in Weatherford, 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.

96.3% of the residents in Weatherford, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Weatherford, OK are Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1,282 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Weatherford, OK was $140,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.1%.

Most people in Weatherford, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Weatherford, OK was 2 cars per household.

Weatherford, OK borders Elk City, OK.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Weatherford, OK is home to a population of 28.9k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.9% of Weatherford, OK residents were born outside of the country (2k people).

In 2020, there were 7.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.6k people) in Weatherford, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.79k White (Hispanic) and 1.78k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.3%
2020 Citizenship
95.4%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.3% of Weatherford, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Weatherford, OK was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weatherford, OK
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    19.6k ± 18
  2. White (Hispanic)
    2.79k ± 544
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.78k ± 305
18.4%
Hispanic Population
5.32k people

In 2020, there were 7.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.6k people) in Weatherford, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.79k White (Hispanic) and 1.78k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

18.4% of the people in Weatherford, OK are hispanic (5.32k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    103,787 ± 7,805 people
  2. Vietnam
    13,223 ± 2,818 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.9%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2k people
7.36%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
2.15k people

As of 2020, 6.9% of Weatherford, OK residents (2k 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 Weatherford, OK was 7.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    638 ± 161
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    193 ± 123
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    187 ± 107

Weatherford, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.31 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Weatherford, OK employs 14.5k people. The largest industries in Weatherford, OK are Retail Trade (1,963 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,634 people), and Educational Services (1,347 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($70,050), Utilities ($68,836), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,889).

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.

Occupations

14.5k
2020 Value
± 1,012
4.48%
1 Year growth
± 9.21%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Weatherford, OK grew at a rate of 4.48%, from 13.9k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weatherford, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,717 people), Management Occupations (1,579 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,552 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weatherford, OK.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

14.5k
2020 Value
± 1,012
4.48%
1 Year growth
± 9.21%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Weatherford, OK grew at a rate of 4.48%, from 13.9k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weatherford, OK, are Retail Trade (1,963 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,634 people), and Educational Services (1,347 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Weatherford, OK, though some of these residents may live in Weatherford, 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

$38,074
Median earning men ± $4,827
$23,634
Median earning women ± $1,805

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,208), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,902), and Manufacturing ($49,688).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($70,500), Wholesale Trade ($53,387), and Public Administration ($48,804).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 332
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 268
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 176
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $194k
    Manufacturing
  2. $120k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $76.9k
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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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
  1. $20.7B
  2. $16B
  3. $12.3B

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.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$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.

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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
  1. $32.9B
  2. $10.9B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from Oklahoma

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Jim Inhofe
Senator from Oklahoma2
Assumed office on November 16, 1994
Elected to the seat following the resignation of David Boren.
James Lankford
Senator from Oklahoma3
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.

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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.

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In 2020, universities in Weatherford, OK awarded 1,282 degrees. The student population of Weatherford, OK in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,869 male students and 3,029 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Weatherford, OK are White (831 and 68.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (107 and 8.79%), Two or More Races (94 and 7.72%), and Black or African American (57 and 4.68%).

The largest universities in Weatherford, OK by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Oklahoma State University (1,282 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Weatherford, OK are Registered Nursing (231 and 18%), General Business Administration & Management (143 and 11.2%), and Pharmacy (86 and 6.71%).

The median tuition cost in Weatherford, OK for a public four year colleges is $6,368 for in-state students and $13,478 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
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In 2020 in Weatherford, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 4,898 (38.2% men and 61.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 4,898 students enrolled in Weatherford, OK, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,163 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 99 degree-majors awarded
  2. 86 degree-majors awarded
  3. 201 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Weatherford, OK was General Business Administration & Management with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Weatherford, OK according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,282 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Oklahoma State University with 1,282 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 420 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Weatherford, OK, which is 0.487 times less than the 862 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 831 degrees mean that there were 7.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 107 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 ($6,368) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,545) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,218) 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

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In 2020, 0.739% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.619% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (954k), Some college (752k), and Secondary Education (474k).

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.

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The median property value in Weatherford, OK was $140,100 in 2020, which is 0.61 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $142,500 to $140,100, a 1.68% decrease. The homeownership rate in Weatherford, OK is 64.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Weatherford, OK have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Weatherford, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Weatherford, OK is $51,351. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Weatherford, OK was Canadian County, OK with a value of $73,591, followed by Logan County, OK and McClain County, OK, with respective values of $70,456 and $70,005.

Property

$140,100
Median Property Value 2020
±$10,438
$6,859
Median Property Taxes
±$602

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

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

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Rent vs Own

64.1%
Homeownership
2020
66.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 64.1% of the housing units in Weatherford, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Weatherford, OK was Canadian County, OK with a value of $73,591, followed by Logan County, OK and McClain County, OK, with respective values of $70,456 and $70,005.

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

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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.
$51,351
Median Household Income
± $2,638
10.7k
Number of Households
± 826

In 2020, the median household income of the 10.7k households in Weatherford, OK grew to $51,351 from the previous year's value of $49,900.

The following chart displays the households in Weatherford, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Weatherford, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (84.5%)
  2. Carpooled (9.47%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.63%)

In 2020, 84.5% of workers in Weatherford, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.47%) and those who worked at home (3.63%).

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

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Weatherford, OK have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.14% of the workforce in Weatherford, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weatherford, OK (4.61k out of 27.3k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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86.8% of the population of Weatherford, OK has health coverage, with 47.4% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 9.75% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.1% 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.

Daily New Cases by Date

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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

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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.

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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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Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 27.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

13.2%
Uninsured
47.4%
Employer Coverage
13.1%
Medicaid
9.75%
Medicare
15.4%
Non-Group
1.1%
Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weatherford, OK declined by 0.992% from 13.4% to 13.2%.

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

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