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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Midwest City

Oklahoma · 52,267 residents · 24.398 sq mi
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Midwest City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,042. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $48,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,267
−3%vs 2000
vs 54,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,142 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 2,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 34.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K53K55K57K59K1990201020202024Midwest City
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,042
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,027 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,687
−26%vs 2000
vs $17,220 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $490 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
63.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.2% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(36,575)
Black19.4%(10,492)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2,192)
Asian1.6%(886)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(28,531)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(40,421)
Black16.2%(8,474)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,321)
Asian1.6%(834)
Other4.9%(2,538)
Diversity Score50.4%(26,326)
Diversity Score
50
−5%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midwest City, Oklahoma?

Midwest City, Oklahoma has about 52,267 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Midwest City, Oklahoma earns about $27,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Midwest City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Midwest City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $48,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Midwest City, Oklahoma?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Midwest City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Midwest City, Oklahoma?

About 11.2% of people in Midwest City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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