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Del City

Oklahoma · 21,822 residents · 7.518 sq mi
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Del City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,504. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,822
−1%since 2000
from 22,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,903 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+4%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,504
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,218 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,119
+41%since 2000
from $15,717 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$846
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(15,959)
Black13.8%(3,057)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,043)
Asian1.6%(347)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.4%(10,041)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(10,813)
Black21.4%(4,677)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,769)
Asian1.7%(379)
Other11.2%(2,438)
Diversity Score82.1%(17,909)
Diversity Score
82
+81%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Del City, Oklahoma?

Del City, Oklahoma has about 21,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Del City, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Del City, Oklahoma earns about $44,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Del City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Del City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $846 a month.

How educated are people in Del City, Oklahoma?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Del City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Del City, Oklahoma?

About 18.0% of people in Del City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Del City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Del City, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,099 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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