Oklahoma · PUMA · 2024 ACS PUMS
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.
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.
| Economic | This PUMA | OK | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,022 | $66,397 | |
| Mean wage (workers) | $51,299 | $53,616 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.9% | 14.7% | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Education | This PUMA | OK | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 29.9% |
| Health | This PUMA | OK | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured | 9.9% | 11.9% | |
| Private insurance | 70.8% | 61.7% | |
| Public insurance | 34.1% | 38.8% | |
| With a disability | 20.2% | 18.1% |
| Commute | This PUMA | OK | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean commute time | 29 min | 23 min | |
| Drove to work | 88.0% | 87.3% | |
| Public transit to work | 0.1% | 0.2% | |
| Worked from home | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| Housing | This PUMA | OK | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,000 | $200,000 | |
| Median gross rent | $760 | $1,033 | |
| Rent as % of income | 24.0% | 28.0% | |
| Homeownership rate | 75.5% | 65.8% | |
| Median bedrooms | 3 | 3 | |
| Median rooms | 6 | 6 | |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Vehicles per household | 2.2 | 1.9 | |
| No vehicle | 5.0% | 5.7% | |
| Single-family detached | 81.0% | 74.2% | |
| Broadband internet | 95.6% | 95.4% |
| Demographics | This PUMA | OK | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 132,826 | 4,095,393 | |
| Average age | 39.1 | 38.4 | |
| Married (15+) | 53.5% | 48.6% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.5% | 13.5% | |
| Black | 1.0% | 6.4% | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 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.