Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK

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2021 Population

110,464

1.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.3

3.22% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.4%

1.23% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,451

4.66% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$165,600

4.28% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,963

0.903% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK had a population of 110k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $53,451. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK declined from 112,604 to 110,464, a −1.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,072 to $53,451, a 4.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.7%), White (Hispanic) (4.91%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.96%).

11.9% of the households in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oklahoma County (Central)--Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK are University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (1,138 degrees awarded in 2021), Oklahoma City University (826 degrees), and Metro Technology Centers (555 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was $165,600, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

Most people in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK borders Oklahoma City (West Central) PUMA, OK, Oklahoma City (Northwest Central) & Bethany Cities PUMA, OK, Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK, Midwest, Del & Oklahoma City (Northeast) Cities PUMA, OK, and Oklahoma City (East Central) PUMA, OK.

United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK is home to a population of 110k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.68% of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (8.48k people).

In 2021, there were 1.95 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.9k people) in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.4k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK are Spanish (7,669 households), Vietnamese (1,000 households), and German (557 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,011

Women

51.5%

53,610

Men

48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 110,621 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95%

2021 Citizenship

94.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95% of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.9k ± 2.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29.2k ± 1.78k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.4k ± 765

9.65%

Hispanic Population

10.7k people

9.65% of the people in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK are hispanic (10.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,324 ± 1,171 people
India
560 ± 580 people
Africa
396 ± 488 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 2,324 Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK residents, followed by India with 560 and Africa with 396.

Foreign-Born Population

7.68%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.48k people

8.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.11k people

As of 2021, 7.68% of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK residents (8.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was 8.09%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,669 households (7.42%)
Vietnamese
1,000 households (0.967%)
German
557 households (0.539%)

11.9% of the households in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was Spanish. 7.42% of the households in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,404 ± 509
Gulf War (2001-)
1,361 ± 311
Gulf War (1990s)
994 ± 227

Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK employs 55k people. The largest industries in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK are Restaurants & Food Services (4,523 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,760 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,749 people), and the highest paying industries are Independent artists, writers, and performers ($251,508), Offices of physicians ($239,150), and Oil & gas extraction ($168,645).

Males in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,518. The income inequality in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.499, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,138

Women

50.7%

27,326

Men

49.3%

The workforce of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK in 2020 was 55,464 people, with 50.7% woman, and 49.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK.

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Occupations

55k

2021 Value

−0.903%

1 Year decline

± −0.903%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −0.903%, from 55.5k employees to 55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK, are Registered nurses (1,515 people), Other managers (1,426 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,312 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55k

2021 Value

−0.903%

1 Year decline

± −0.903%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK declined at a rate of −0.903%, from 55.5k employees to 55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,523 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,760 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,749 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,500

Median earning men ± $1,863

$33,118

Median earning women ± $1,716

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,434), Public Administration ($64,063), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,313), Construction ($54,654), and Public Administration ($44,795).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK awarded 2,519 degrees. The student population of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,951 male students and 4,865 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK are White (1,302 and 53.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (361 and 14.9%), Unknown (192 and 7.91%), and Black or African American (180 and 7.42%).

The largest universities in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center (1,138 and 45.2%), Oklahoma City University (826 and 32.8%), and Metro Technology Centers (555 and 22%).

The most popular majors in Oklahoma County (Central)--Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK are Registered Nursing (318 and 12.6%), Medicine (150 and 5.95%), and Adult Health Nurse (131 and 5.2%).

The median tuition costs in Oklahoma County (Central)--Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK are $28,094 for private four year colleges, and $5,220 and $21,985 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,816 (37.8% men and 62.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,816 students enrolled in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,882 records, of which 66.1% were women and 33.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Adult Health Nurse
126 degrees awarded
General Music Performance
60 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
318 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oklahoma County (Central)--Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was Adult Health Nurse with 126 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oklahoma County (Central)--Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
1,138 degrees awarded
Oklahoma City University
826 degrees awarded
Metro Technology Centers
555 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center with 1,138 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 840 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK, which is 0.5 times less than the 1,679 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,302 degrees mean that there were 3.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 361 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,094) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.772% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.682% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK in 2021 were Some college (20.5k), High School or Equivalent (19.8k), and Bachelors Degree (19.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was $165,600 in 2021, which is 0.676 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $158,800 to $165,600, a 4.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK is 53%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK is $53,451. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

Housing

Property

$165,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,313

$27,187

Median Property Taxes

±$1,350

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53%

Homeownership

2021

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53% of the housing units in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,451

Median Household Income

± $2,395

51.3k

Number of Households

± 1,792

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.3k households in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK grew to $53,451 from the previous year's value of $51,072.

The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.499

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was 0.499 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.81% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Worked At Home (7.45%)
Carpooled (7.15%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.45%) and those who carpooled to work (7.15%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.936% of the workforce in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK (19.8k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.8% of the population of Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 2.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1627 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1601 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 237 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

1,627 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,627 patients per year. This represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oklahoma in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 28.7% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.2%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

2.24%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK declined by 6.55% from 14.1% to 13.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oklahoma City (Central) PUMA, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.