Population 19,748 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Choctaw
Household size in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.64 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.02 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Choctaw holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.70 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Choctaw has larger households than the great majority of Oklahoma cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 36.2 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 37.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Choctaw is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Oklahoma City area overall, where the median age is 37.2. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 12.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in Choctaw, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Choctaw
Renters in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 33.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 35.4% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 36.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 36.4% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +2.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 9.1% of households in Choctaw rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 4.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 105 Oklahoma cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Choctaw: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1986 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Choctaw is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $707 | $795 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $892 | $899 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $955 | $1,004 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,228 | $1,286 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$520 | +$491 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in Choctaw pays $1,228 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $520 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Choctaw
Bachelor's degrees in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 29.2% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 29.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 31.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 34.5% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Choctaw (32.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.0% | 88.1% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 89.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Choctaw is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Choctaw
| Period | Choctaw | Oklahoma City area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Choctaw has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Choctaw compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw | 2.89 | 41.5 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 1990 | $1,228 | 32.9% | 91.8% | 3.1% |
| Nicoma Park | 2.83 | 34.2 | 16.0% | 24.7% | 10.3% | 1973 | $1,165 | 12.9% | 86.3% | 4.5% |
| Harrah | 2.84 | 36.9 | 11.0% | 19.7% | 8.3% | 1993 | $1,037 | 25.6% | 93.0% | 3.2% |
| Midwest City | 2.37 | 36.8 | 14.9% | 42.0% | 8.9% | 1976 | $1,242 | 23.2% | 90.9% | 6.9% |
| Spencer | 2.56 | 42.1 | 17.3% | 30.5% | 15.2% | 1976 | $994 | 21.9% | 83.8% | 8.3% |
| Newalla | 2.68 | 45.7 | 5.3% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1995 | $1,108 | 23.0% | 89.1% | 4.6% |
| Jones | 2.80 | 40.9 | 9.0% | 15.4% | 8.4% | 1990 | $983 | 35.9% | 91.9% | 2.3% |
| Mcloud | 2.61 | 41.7 | 9.5% | 19.3% | 5.2% | 1988 | $792 | 14.7% | 89.2% | 5.8% |
| Del City | 2.54 | 34.9 | 15.9% | 44.0% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,092 | 14.4% | 86.0% | 8.3% |
| Forest Park | 2.88 | 49.7 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 14.5% | 1964 | $971 | 29.6% | 89.0% | 3.2% |
| Valley Brook | 2.86 | 32.8 | 19.5% | 49.1% | 22.9% | 1955 | $904 | 5.8% | 75.9% | 1.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Choctaw. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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