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South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities

A Census profile of the South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities Public Use Microdata Area in Oklahoma, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 132,826 people, with a median household income of $68,022 and a median age of 39.1.

132,826
Population
$68,022
Median HH income
26.0%
Bachelor's+
$247,000
Median home value

How South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities compares to Oklahoma

  • Median household income here is $68,022, $1,625 above the Oklahoma figure of $66,397.
  • The bachelor's-degree rate here is 26.0%, 3.9% below the Oklahoma figure of 29.9%.
  • Homeownership here is 75.5%, 9.7% above the Oklahoma figure of 65.8%.
  • The poverty rate here is 12.9%, 1.8% below the Oklahoma figure of 14.7%.

South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities vs. Oklahoma vs. the U.S.

Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The OK and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.

EconomicThis PUMAOK
Median household income$68,022$66,397
Mean wage (workers)$51,299$53,616
Poverty rate12.9%14.7%
Unemployment rate4.6%4.6%
EducationThis PUMAOK
Bachelor's degree or higher26.0%29.9%
HealthThis PUMAOK
Uninsured9.9%11.9%
Private insurance70.8%61.7%
Public insurance34.1%38.8%
With a disability20.2%18.1%
CommuteThis PUMAOK
Mean commute time29 min23 min
Drove to work88.0%87.3%
Public transit to work0.1%0.2%
Worked from home10.0%9.1%
HousingThis PUMAOK
Median home value$247,000$200,000
Median gross rent$760$1,033
Rent as % of income24.0%28.0%
Homeownership rate75.5%65.8%
Median bedrooms33
Median rooms66
Median year built19801980
Vehicles per household2.21.9
No vehicle5.0%5.7%
Single-family detached81.0%74.2%
Broadband internet95.6%95.4%
DemographicsThis PUMAOK
Population132,8264,095,393
Average age39.138.4
Married (15+)53.5%48.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.5%13.5%
Black1.0%6.4%
Asian0.9%2.4%

South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities — FAQ

What is the population of the South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA?+

The South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA in Oklahoma has a population of 132,826, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.

What is the median household income in South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities, OK?+

Median household income in the South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities PUMA is $68,022, compared with $66,397 across Oklahoma and $83,310 nationally.

What is a PUMA?+

A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. Oklahoma contains 31 PUMAs.

Where does this South Central Oklahoma Counties--Chickasha, Newcastle, Blanchard & Purcell Cities data come from?+

These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.