Miami Authority

Miami is a lower-income town of 12,926 with home prices 1.9× below the Oklahoma median.

Miami, Oklahoma

In Ottawa County, Oklahoma, Miami anchors a community of 12,926. The median household income stands at $46,410.

Definition and scope

Located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, Miami 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 2 and is part of the Miami, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Miami has approximately 12,926 residents. The median age is 32.2 years. Roughly 56% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $107,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 60.7%
• Black or African American: 2.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
• Asian: 1.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Miami is $46,410. Poverty rate stands at 22.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.6%. Educational attainment: 15.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Miami:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Miami is Miami Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Ottawa County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Miami sits at an elevation of 777 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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.