Midwest City, Oklahoma
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Midwest City is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 54,088 and is the seventh largest city in the state.
Midwest City is a city of 25 square miles whose southern border is Tinker Air Force Base and is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Midwest City and its neighbor to the west, Del City, were designed and created in the late 1940's as quiet, close-knit communities for military and civilian personnel and their families working at Tinker AFB. In Midwest City today, there are a number of changes, some complete and some still in progress. Many state and national organizations find Midwest City to be an ideal site for conferences and special events because of the location and the amenities. A performing Arts Theater with an outdoor amphitheater in Rose State College's new Communications Center have been added. Also new are the Oklahoma Welcome Center, Senior Center, Water Park, and nature and recreational trails.
Midwest City's diverse economic base has helped the city weather the drastic blows to the State's mainstay oil and agricultural economy. Tinker Air Force Base is a major area employer, as was the General Motors plant until its closure in February.
Throughout the year, Midwest City is host to many unique special events such as: Star Spangle Salute in July, Global Oklahoma - A Festival of Cultures in October, Holiday Lights Spectacular in November and December.
Midwest City was formerly a Certified City and has successfully transitioned to a Century Community.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.7 km² (24.6 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 54,088 people, 22,161 households, and 14,759 families residing in the city. The population density was 849.3/km² (2,199.3/mi²). There were 23,853 housing units at an average density of 374.5/km² (969.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.46% White, 19.55% African American, 3.49% Native American, 1.65% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.54% from other races, and 4.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.05% of the population.There were 22,161 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,027, and the median income for a family was $40,604. Males had a median income of $31,276 versus $22,543 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,220. About 11.2% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
Trivia
- Midwest City is the site of the first Sam's Club location; the store opened in April 1983.
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