Midwest City Authority

Midwest City is a middle-income small city of 58,297 with home prices 1.2× below the Oklahoma median.

Midwest City, Oklahoma

With 58,297 residents, Midwest City ranks among the larger cities of Oklahoma. Median household income is $57,520.

Definition and scope

Midwest City sits within Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Midwest City has approximately 58,297 residents. The median age is 36.0 years. Roughly 58% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $164,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 56.9%
• Black or African American: 20.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
• Asian: 1.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Midwest City is $57,520. Poverty rate stands at 16.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.4%. Educational attainment: 23.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Midwest City:

• Public schools: 12
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 11

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Tinker Air Force Base. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Oklahoma State Supreme Court. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,227 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 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.