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Midwest City

Oklahoma · 58,409 residents · 24.398 sq mi
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Midwest City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,409
+8%since 2000
from 54,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,394 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K53K55K57K59K1990201020202024Midwest City
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,368
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,027 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,617
+55%since 2000
from $17,220 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53%(30,942)
Black22.4%(13,064)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(4,881)
Asian1.7%(983)
Other9.5%(5,551)
Diversity Score76.8%(44,874)
Diversity Score
77
+46%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Midwest City, Oklahoma?

Midwest City, Oklahoma has about 58,409 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Midwest City, Oklahoma earns about $49,368 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 $117,700, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Midwest City, Oklahoma?

About 23.4% 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 14.1% of people in Midwest City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Midwest City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Midwest City, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,142 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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