Choctaw Authority

Choctaw is a high-income, family-oriented town of 12,303 with home prices 1.2× the Oklahoma median.

Choctaw, Oklahoma

Choctaw (12,303 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Median household income reaches $100,574, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Oklahoma.

Definition and scope

Located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Choctaw operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Choctaw has approximately 12,303 residents. The median age is 38.9 years. Roughly 88% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $242,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 79.5%
• Black or African American: 0.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
• Asian: 2.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Choctaw is $100,574. Poverty rate stands at 6.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.9%. Educational attainment: 28.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Choctaw:

• Public schools: 9
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Choctaw is Steciak Strip. Federal court business routes through Oklahoma State Supreme Court. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,173 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.