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Oklahoma: What you need to know
Mountain ranges, rivers and forests in Oklahoma provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Aviation, oil and gas production, food processing and telecommunications drive the economy in Oklahoma. Muskogee, Broken Arrow and Tulsa are among the best places to live in Oklahoma. Members of more than 65 Native American tribes live in Oklahoma and contribute to the state’s culture. The Tulsa Ballet, Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Norman Music Festival draw thousands of visitors each year.
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Quick Facts about OK
| Population | 3,849,733 |
| Latest Population Increase | 0.00% |
| Median Household Income | $46,879 |
| Median Home Price | $117,900 |
| Median Property Tax | $1,147 |
| Median Rent | $66 |
Employment Rate in OK
| Employed | 94.9% | |
| Unemployed | 5.1% |
Featured Cities/Population in OK
| Enid, OK | 50,685 |
| Broken Arrow, OK | 103,437 |
| Stillwater, OK | 47,523 |
| Muskogee, OK | 38,776 |
| Edmond, OK | 86,739 |
| Bethany, OK | 19,478 |
| Owasso, OK | 32,650 |
| Lawton, OK | 97,589 |
| Claremore, OK | 18,922 |
| Norman, OK | 117,353 |
Race in OK
| Ethnicity White | 73.1% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 7.2% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 1.9% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 9.6% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 7.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 2.6% |
Employment Rate in OK
| Employed | 94.9% | |
| Unemployed | 5.1% |
Educational Levels in OK
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.1% | |
| Associate's Degree | 7.2% | |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 8% | |
| High School Graduate | 31.7% | |
| Some College, No Degree | 23.9% | |
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.1% | |
| Percent High School Graduate or Higher | 86.9% |
Industry in OK
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting and Mining | 5.2% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Wholesale Trade | 2.7% |
| Retail Trade | 11.6% |
| Transportation and Warehousing, and Utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and Insurance, and Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, Scientific and Management and Administrative and Waste | 8.2% |
| Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance | 22.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment and recreation and Accommodation and food Services | 9% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 5.2% |
| Public Administration | 6.2% |
Housing in OK
| Homes Rent | 66.1% | |
| Homes Owned | 33.9% |
Oklahoma Rankings
Best places to Live in Oklahoma
| Title | Population | Median Home Price | Median Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 610,672 | $138,600 | $47,779 |
| Tulsa | 398,082 | $124,100 | $42,284 |
| Norman | 117,353 | $160,100 | $51,491 |
| Broken Arrow | 103,437 | $155,600 | $67,131 |
| Lawton | 97,589 | $106,100 | $42,493 |
| Edmond | 86,739 | $199,600 | $71,974 |
| Moore | 58,615 | $124,100 | $58,169 |
| Midwest City | 56,507 | $99,500 | $44,578 |
| Enid | 50,685 | $95,900 | $46,365 |
| Stillwater | 47,523 | $152,100 | $30,799 |
| Muskogee | 38,776 | $85,200 | $34,894 |
| Bartlesville | 36,360 | $111,700 | $50,280 |
| Owasso | 32,650 | $151,200 | $65,881 |
| Shawnee | 30,866 | $95,800 | $38,136 |
| Ardmore | 24,955 | $98,200 | $42,549 |
| Ponca City | 24,846 | $83,600 | $41,061 |
| Yukon | 24,746 | $127,800 | $65,377 |
| Duncan | 23,317 | $95,600 | $40,204 |
| Bixby | 23,171 | $192,400 | $73,143 |
| Del City | 21,898 | $78,800 | $41,134 |