Ardmore micropolitan area
Encyclopedia
The Ardmore Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is an area consisting of two counties in South Central
Oklahoma
, anchored by the city of Ardmore
.
As of the 2000 census
, the μSA had a population of 54,452 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 57,450).
of 2000, there were 54,452 people, 21,434 households, and 15,205 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 78.93% White, 6.72% African American, 7.96% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.53% from other races
, and 4.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.47% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $30,982, and the median income for a family was $37,471. Males had a median income of $30,021 versus $20,728 for females. The per capita income
for the μSA was $16,080.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of two counties in South Central
South Central Oklahoma
South Central Oklahoma, or Arbuckle Country, as officially defined by the Oklahoma Department of Tourism, is an amorphous 10-county region in the state of Oklahoma...
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
, anchored by the city of Ardmore
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Ardmore is a business, cultural and tourism city in and the county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 24,283, while a 2007 estimate has the Ardmore micropolitan statistical area totaling 56,694 residents...
.
As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the μSA had a population of 54,452 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 57,450).
Communities
- Places with more than 20,000 inhabitants
- ArdmoreArdmore, OklahomaArdmore is a business, cultural and tourism city in and the county seat of Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 24,283, while a 2007 estimate has the Ardmore micropolitan statistical area totaling 56,694 residents...
(Principal city)
- Ardmore
- Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants
- DicksonDickson, OklahomaDickson is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,139 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Life:...
- HealdtonHealdton, OklahomaHealdton is a city in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,786 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Healdton is located at ....
- Lone GroveLone Grove, OklahomaLone Grove is a city in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,631 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Micropolitan Statistical Area of Ardmore.The city, located seven miles west of Ardmore on U.S...
- MariettaMarietta, OklahomaMarietta is a city in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,445 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Love County.Marietta is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- WilsonWilson, OklahomaWilson is a Town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,584 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Wilson is located at ....
- Dickson
- Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants
- SpringerSpringer, OklahomaSpringer is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 577 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Springer is located at ....
- Springer
- Places with less than 500 inhabitants
- Gene AutryGene Autry, OklahomaGene Autry is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 99 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- LeonLeon, OklahomaLeon is a town in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 96 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Leon is located at ....
- Ratliff CityRatliff City, OklahomaRatliff City is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 131 at the 2000 census. Ratliff City was named for Ollie Ratliff, owner of a local garage...
- TatumsTatums, OklahomaTatums is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 172 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Tatums is located at ....
- ThackervilleThackerville, OklahomaThackerville is a town in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 404 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Gene Autry
- Unincorporated places
- BurneyvilleBurneyville, OklahomaBurneyville is a small community located in Love County, Oklahoma. The post office was established May 5, 1879. It was named for David C. Burney, father of Benjamin Crooks Burney...
- Courtney
- EnvilleEnville, OklahomaEnville is a small rural community located in eastern Love County, Oklahoma. The Enville Post Office was established in the old Chickasaw Nation on June 16, 1904, and closed January 15, 1935...
- Greenville
- JimtownJimtown, OklahomaJimtown is a small unincorporated community in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. It lies at an altitude of 761 feet ....
- Orr
- OverbrookOverbrook, OklahomaOverbrook is an unincorporated community in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. Although it is unincorporated, Overbrook has a post office, with the ZIP code of 73453....
- RubottomRubottom, OklahomaRubottom is an unincorporated community in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. Named for one of the region's earliest settler families, the community is part of the Turner Independent School District....
- Burneyville
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 54,452 people, 21,434 households, and 15,205 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 78.93% White, 6.72% African American, 7.96% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.53% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 4.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.47% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $30,982, and the median income for a family was $37,471. Males had a median income of $30,021 versus $20,728 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $16,080.