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Chickasha

Oklahoma · 16,051 residents · 22.435 sq mi
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Chickasha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,796. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,051
+1%since 2000
from 15,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
715 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K17K17K1990201020202024Chickasha
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,796
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,369 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,288
+98%since 2000
from $14,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
45.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(12,640)
Black8.4%(1,329)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(596)
Asian0.7%(113)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(4,924)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(11,031)
Black6.8%(1,096)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,480)
Asian0.5%(78)
Other10.3%(1,650)
Diversity Score57.1%(9,159)
Diversity Score
57
+84%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chickasha, Oklahoma?

Chickasha, Oklahoma has about 16,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chickasha, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Chickasha, Oklahoma earns about $48,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chickasha, Oklahoma expensive?

In Chickasha, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $92,800, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Chickasha, Oklahoma?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chickasha, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chickasha, Oklahoma?

About 17.0% of people in Chickasha, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chickasha, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Chickasha, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,063 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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