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Total Population
Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2015; U.S. Census
| Total Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 | % Growth (2010-2015) |
| Oklahoma City | 506,250 | 579,999 | 630,749 | 8.8% |
| Oklahoma County | 660,448 | 718,627 | 769,733 | 7.1% |
| OKC MSA | 1,095,421 | 1,252,987 | 1,343,996 | 7.3% |
| Greater OKC Region | 1,243,058 | 1,414,813 | 1,513,479 | 7.0% |
| Oklahoma | 3,450,654 | 3,751,616 | 3,923,568 | 4.6% |
| Nation | 281,421,906 | 308,745,538 | 318,536,439 | 3.2% |
| % White | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 |
| Oklahoma City | 68.4 | 62.7 | 61.2 |
| Oklahoma County | 70.4 | 64.6 | 63.1 |
| OKC MSA | 75.7 | 71.9 | 70.2 |
| Greater OKC Region | 76.6 | 72.8 | 71.1 |
| Oklahoma | 76.2 | 72.2 | 70.6 |
| Nation | 75.1 | 72.4 | 70.9 |
| % Black | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 |
| Oklahoma City | 15.4 | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Oklahoma County | 15.0 | 15.4 | 15.4 |
| OKC MSA | 10.6 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Greater OKC Region | 9.9 | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Oklahoma | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Nation | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.8 |
| % American Indian | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 |
| Oklahoma City | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Oklahoma County | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| OKC MSA | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Greater OKC Region | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Oklahoma | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Nation | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 |
| % Asian | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 |
| Oklahoma City | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Oklahoma County | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| OKC MSA | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Greater OKC Region | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Oklahoma | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Nation | 3.6 | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| % Hispanic Origin | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 |
| Oklahoma City | 10.1 | 17.2 | 19.0 |
| Oklahoma County | 8.7 | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| OKC MSA | 6.7 | 11.3 | 12.9 |
| Greater OKC Region | 7.5 | 10.6 | 12.1 |
| Oklahoma | 5.2 | 8.9 | 10.2 |
| Nation | 12.5 | 16.3 | 17.6 |
Greater Oklahoma City Region Population by City
Source: Esri Business Analyst, 2015; U.S. Census
| City | 2015 Population | Percent Growth 2010-2015 |
| Bethany | 19,766 | 3.8% |
| Chickasha | 15,845 | -1.2% |
| Choctaw | 11,992 | 7.6% |
| Edmond | 89,182 | 9.6% |
| El Reno | 17,005 | 1.5% |
| Guthrie | 10,320 | 1.3% |
| Midwest City | 56,738 | 4.4% |
| Moore | 56,970 | 3.4% |
| Mustang | 18,347 | 5.5% |
| Norman | 118,294 | 6.6% |
| Oklahoma City | 630,749 | 8.8% |
| Shawnee | 30,722 | 2.9% |
| Stillwater | 48,755 | 6.7% |
| Warr Acres | 10,200 | 1.6% |
| Yukon | 24,484 | 7.8% |
Greater Oklahoma City Region Age Distribution, 2015
Source: ESRI Business Analyst, 2015; U.S. Census
Note: Percentages may not add due to rounding.
Cost of Living Index (U.S. = 100)
Source: C2ER Cost of Living Index, 2015 Annual
Single Family Housing Values (Owner Occupied)
Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2010-2014.
| Region | Median Value | Under $100,000 | $100,000 to $199,999 | $200,000 to $299,999 | $300,000 to $499,999 | $500,000 or More |
| OKC MSA | $133,700 | 32.8% | 43.4% | 14.2% | 6.8% | 2.9% |
Gross Rent
Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2010-2014
| Region | Median Rent | Under $300 | $300 to $499 | $500 to $749 | $750 to $999 | $1,000 and More |
| OKC MSA | $774 | 3.5% | 8.1% | 35.1% | 28.9% | 24.5% |
Existing Single-Family Home Sales
Source: National Assocation of REALTORS, Median Sales Price of Existing Single-Family Homes by Metro
| Region | 2013 Median Sales Price | 2014 Median Sales Price | YoY % Change | 2015 Median Sales Price | YoY % Change |
| OKC MSA | $153,100 | $150,300 | -1.83% | $149,600 | -0.47% |
Greater Oklahoma City Region Colleges and Universities Degree Completion and Enrollment
*Does not include proprietary institutions who do not report to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Source: Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
| Enrollment | Degrees | |||
| Program of Study | 2014-15 | 5 Year Average | 2014-15 | 5 Year Average |
| Agriculture and Related Sciences | 2,497 | 2,405 | 571 | 512 |
| Architecture and Related Services | 513 | 589 | 102 | 113 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5,479 | 5,066 | 777 | 734 |
| Business | 22,616 | 22,635 | 4,274 | 4,397 |
| Communication and Journalism | 4,125 | 4,154 | 894 | 840 |
| Communications Technologies | 127 | 101 | 56 | 26 |
| Computer and Information Science | 3,947 | 3,464 | 597 | 492 |
| Construction Trades | 74 | 95 | 18 | 14 |
| Culinary Services | 191 | 168 | 24 | 19 |
| Education | 8,696 | 9,084 | 1,493 | 1,652 |
| Engineering | 10,726 | 8,941 | 1,533 | 1,315 |
| Engineering Technologies | 4,226 | 5,147 | 423 | 347 |
| English Language and Literature | 1,251 | 1,349 | 288 | 280 |
| Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies | 146 | 147 | 35 | 37 |
| Family and Consumer Science | 3,387 | 3,571 | 607 | 656 |
| Foreign Languages | 749 | 775 | 150 | 156 |
| Health Professions | 18,008 | 17,986 | 3,087 | 3,221 |
| History | 1,050 | 1,101 | 182 | 194 |
| Homeland Security and Protective Services | 3,160 | 3,179 | 515 | 481 |
| Law | 1,111 | 1,265 | 326 | 379 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | 23,026 | 29,432 | 2,492 | 1,891 |
| Library Science | 185 | 214 | 52 | 58 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 907 | 781 | 151 | 149 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 300 | 281 | 105 | 77 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3,073 | 3,538 | 1,255 | 1,160 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 289 | 272 | 62 | 62 |
| Parks and Recreation | 2,278 | 2,137 | 331 | 305 |
| Philosophy and Religion | 336 | 347 | 67 | 72 |
| Physical Sciences | 4,086 | 4,098 | 434 | 373 |
| Psychology | 4,612 | 4,578 | 795 | 802 |
| Public Administration | 1,009 | 944 | 273 | 281 |
| Residency Programs | 43 | 13 | ||
| Social Sciences | 3,731 | 4,043 | 697 | 753 |
| Theology | 496 | 714 | 68 | 85 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 529 | 511 | 121 | 111 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4,659 | 4,834 | 801 | 794 |
| Other | 106 | 1,782 | 8 | 138 |
| Grand Total | 141,701 | 149,764 | 23,664 | 22,989 |
College Enrollment
Source: Oklahoma Higher Education Enrollments by Institution Public and Private (2014-2015) , Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education; IPEDS Data Center
*Total includes 2014-2015 full academic year (fall, spring, summer) enrollment; fall 2014 enrollment used when complete info is not available
| Instution | Enrollment 2014-15 | |
| University of Oklahoma | 30,987 | State, four-year |
| OU Health Sciences Center | 3,762 | State, four-year |
| OU College of Law | 541 | State, four-year |
| Oklahoma State University | 28,590 | State, four-year |
| OSU - Oklahoma City | 9,840 | State, two-year |
| OSU School of Veterinary Medicine | 407 | State, four-year |
| Oklahoma City Community College | 20,454 | State, two-year |
| University of Central Oklahoma | 20,083 | State, four-year |
| Rose State College | 9,826 | State, two-year |
| Redlands Community College | 3,621 | State, two-year |
| Oklahoma City University | 3,511 | Private, four-year |
| Langston University | 3,053 | State, four-year |
| Mid-America Christian University | 2,688 | Private, four-year |
| Oklahoma Christian University | 2,924 | Private, four-year |
| Southern Nazarene University | 2,254 | Private, four-year |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | 2,101 | Private, four-year |
| University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma | 1,037 | State, four-year |
| University of Phoenix | 471 | Private, two/four-year |
| Southwestern Christian University | 813 | Private, four-year |
| St. Gregory's University | 701 | Private, four-year |
| Brown Mackie College | 285 | Private, two/four-year |
| Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | 263 | Private, four-year |
| Devry University | 197 | Private, four-year |
| Total | 148,409 |
CareerTech Training Institutions
Source: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, 2014-2015
*Total enrollment includes ACD, industry specific traning and full-time enrollment.
| Name | 2014-2015 Enrollment | Location |
| Francis Tuttle - All Sites | 27,039 | Oklahoma City |
| Canadian Valley Technology Center - All Sites | 22,316 | El Reno |
| Gordon Cooper Technology Center | 16,591 | Shawnee |
| Meridian Technology Center | 16,031 | Stillwater |
| Metro Technology Centers/Springlake Campus | 15,635 | Oklahoma City |
| Mid-America Technology Center | 15,076 | Wayne |
| Moore Norman Technology Center - All Sites | 12,381 | Norman |
| Mid-Del Technology Center - All Sites | 6,202 | Midwest City |
| Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center | 2,709 | Choctaw |
| Total Enrollment* | 133,980 |
Educational Attainment (Population 25 years and over)
Souce: Census, 2014 American Community Survey (1 year estimate); OKC MSA
Greater Oklahoma City Employment by Industry, 2015
Source: EMSI, 2015.4 – QCEW Employees, Non-QCEW Employees, and Self-Employed; 10 County Greater Oklahoma City Region
| NAICS | Description | Employment | Percent of Total Employment | Establishments | Average Annual Wage |
| 11 | Crop and Animal Production | 2,752 | 0.4% | 137 | $31,676 |
| 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 21,218 | 2.8% | 1,465 | $110,658 |
| 22 | Utilities | 3,677 | 0.5% | 94 | $132,086 |
| 23 | Construction | 43,912 | 5.9% | 4,153 | $41,123 |
| 31 | Manufacturing | 43,204 | 5.8% | 1,469 | $52,560 |
| 42 | Wholesale Trade | 30,018 | 4.0% | 2,590 | $54,473 |
| 44 | Retail Trade | 77,786 | 10.4% | 4,936 | $27,771 |
| 48 | Transportation and Warehousing | 15,698 | 2.1% | 992 | $46,806 |
| 51 | Information | 9,890 | 1.3% | 594 | $52,393 |
| 52 | Finance and Insurance | 28,151 | 3.8% | 2,918 | $59,905 |
| 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 11,632 | 1.6% | 1,730 | $40,518 |
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 39,035 | 5.2% | 5,362 | $57,824 |
| 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9,655 | 1.3% | 215 | $76,252 |
| 56 | Adminand Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 48,574 | 6.5% | 2,731 | $32,580 |
| 61 | Educational Services | 12,944 | 1.7% | 403 | $29,129 |
| 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 81,005 | 10.8% | 4,624 | $46,424 |
| 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 9,650 | 1.3% | 430 | $31,148 |
| 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | 68,823 | 9.2% | 3,013 | $15,769 |
| 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 36,164 | 4.8% | 2,858 | $23,979 |
| 90 | Government | 154,566 | 20.7% | 1,143 | $46,858 |
| 748,355 | 41,857 | $43,312 |
Oklahoma City MSA Labor Force Data, 2015
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS Annual Average (Oklahoma City MSA)
Oklahoma Wage Network OKC MSA (BLS Occupational Employment Statitstics Program OES - May 2014)
Source:
| SOC Title | Estimated Employment | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 10th Percentile Hourly Wage | 10th Percentile Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 25th Percentile Annual Wage | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Annual Wage | 90th Percentile Hourly Wage | 90th Percentile Annual Wage |
| All Occupations | 602,150 | $20.80 | $43,270 | $8.53 | $17,740 | $10.60 | $22,050 | $15.93 | $33,130 | $24.87 | $51,720 | $37.31 | $77,610 |
| Management Occupations | 36,030 | $45.35 | $94,330 | $19.33 | $40,210 | $26.35 | $54,810 | $37.02 | $77,000 | $54.77 | $113,930 | $83.46 | $173,590 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 30,720 | $30.13 | $62,670 | $15.43 | $32,100 | $20.34 | $42,320 | $27.97 | $58,170 | $36.75 | $76,440 | $45.96 | $95,590 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 14,460 | $32.04 | $66,650 | $15.64 | $32,530 | $20.86 | $43,390 | $29.77 | $61,920 | $41.20 | $85,700 | $52.50 | $109,210 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 12,480 | $39.66 | $82,490 | $18.81 | $39,120 | $25.71 | $53,480 | $35.59 | $74,030 | $48.12 | $100,090 | $61.51 | $127,930 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 5,240 | $31.62 | $65,770 | $13.42 | $27,910 | $19.06 | $39,650 | $24.80 | $51,580 | $37.39 | $77,770 | $54.42 | $113,190 |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 9,370 | $18.66 | $38,810 | $10.74 | $22,350 | $13.68 | $28,450 | $17.26 | $35,910 | $22.23 | $46,240 | $28.74 | $59,770 |
| Legal Occupations | 7,060 | $37.58 | $78,170 | $11.49 | $23,910 | $18.57 | $38,620 | $27.61 | $57,430 | $47.08 | $97,930 | $76.22 | $158,540 |
| Education, Training, and Library Occupations | 32,720 | $20.82 | $43,300 | $8.72 | $18,140 | $13.68 | $28,450 | $18.85 | $39,210 | $24.90 | $51,790 | $34.18 | $71,090 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 6,430 | $20.83 | $43,330 | $8.74 | $18,170 | $11.94 | $24,840 | $17.31 | $36,010 | $25.44 | $52,920 | $35.69 | $74,240 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 39,900 | $32.62 | $67,860 | $13.10 | $27,250 | $17.62 | $36,640 | $24.79 | $51,560 | $35.15 | $73,120 | $56.26 | $117,030 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 17,320 | $12.57 | $26,140 | $8.81 | $18,320 | $10.04 | $20,880 | $11.54 | $24,000 | $14.11 | $29,340 | $17.57 | $36,540 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 12,490 | $18.95 | $39,410 | $8.65 | $17,990 | $11.88 | $24,710 | $17.28 | $35,940 | $24.44 | $50,840 | $29.73 | $61,850 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 58,430 | $9.56 | $19,880 | $7.67 | $15,950 | $8.13 | $16,900 | $8.89 | $18,490 | $10.34 | $21,510 | $12.64 | $26,280 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 17,500 | $11.40 | $23,720 | $7.88 | $16,400 | $8.64 | $17,960 | $10.24 | $21,310 | $13.26 | $27,590 | $17.19 | $35,760 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 13,430 | $10.99 | $22,850 | $7.74 | $16,090 | $8.29 | $17,240 | $9.22 | $19,170 | $11.45 | $23,820 | $16.44 | $34,190 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 61,690 | $17.02 | $35,410 | $8.05 | $16,750 | $8.95 | $18,620 | $11.55 | $24,030 | $19.47 | $40,510 | $31.93 | $66,420 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 98,170 | $16.10 | $33,490 | $9.24 | $19,220 | $11.40 | $23,710 | $14.54 | $30,240 | $18.85 | $39,210 | $25.17 | $52,340 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 560 | $13.05 | $27,150 | $7.98 | $16,590 | $8.81 | $18,320 | $11.16 | $23,210 | $15.30 | $31,820 | $19.87 | $41,320 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 29,830 | $19.83 | $41,240 | $11.24 | $23,380 | $13.99 | $29,110 | $18.08 | $37,600 | $24.69 | $51,360 | $30.34 | $63,100 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 25,280 | $20.74 | $43,130 | $11.03 | $22,950 | $14.58 | $30,330 | $19.58 | $40,720 | $26.31 | $54,720 | $31.38 | $65,280 |
| Production Occupations | 33,610 | $16.26 | $33,820 | $9.17 | $19,080 | $11.26 | $23,430 | $14.62 | $30,410 | $19.03 | $39,580 | $26.39 | $54,890 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 39,420 | $15.83 | $32,920 | $8.52 | $17,710 | $10.31 | $21,450 | $13.82 | $28,750 | $18.69 | $38,880 | $25.56 | $53,170 |
Commercial Real Estate
INDUSTRIAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Source: Xceligent, Q4 2015; Means Construction Index, 2015; Local real estate contacts, 2015.
| Region | Industrial Inventory | Industrial Inventory Vacancy Rate | Warehouse Lease Rate Low | Warehouse Lease Rate High | Commercial Location Factor Index |
| OKC Metro Market | 68,700,000 | 6.70% | $2.95 | $6.00 | 85.0 |
INDUSTRIAL INVENTORY
Source: Xceligent, Q4 2015; Local real estate contacts, 2015.
| Region | Total | Building Type: Manufacturing | Building Type: Warehouse | Building Type: R & D |
| OKC Metro Market | 68,700,000 | 6,300,000 | 25,300,000 | 9,200,000 |
OFFICE MARKET OVERVIEW
Source: Xceligent, Q4 2015; Means Construction Index, 2015; Local real estate contacts, 2015.
| Region | Office Inventory Total Square Feet | Office Inventory Vacant Square Feet | Office Inventory Vacancy Rate | Office Lease Rate Low | Office Lease Rate High | Commercial Location Factor Index |
| OKC Metro Market | 21,000,000 | 2,300,000 | 11.20% | $7.62 | $24.00 | 85.0 |
OFFICE INVENTORY
Source: Xceligent, Q4 2015; Local real estate contacts, 2015.
| Region | Location: Suburban | Location: CBD |
| OKC Metro Market | 14,200,000 | 6,700,000 |
