73068 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 73068, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

73068 is a zip code in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, which covers East Cleveland CCD, Noble CCD, and Norman, with a total population of 12,171 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 73068 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 73068.

The estimated population of people living in 73068 is 12,171, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 73068 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,171
 -1.86% +0.87%
2020
12,402
+4.43%
-
2019
11,876
 -4.67% -
2018
12,458
+3.25%
-
2017
12,066
 - -

Population of 73068 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 73068 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
82.6%
86.7%
 -4.73%
Black/African American
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Native
6%
3.4%
 +76.47%
Hispanic
4.7%
3.6%
 +30.56%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.6%
5.7%
 +15.79%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 73068 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 73068 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 73068 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 73068 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 -0.5% 42.2 -0.94% 38.4 +0.26%
2020 39.7 -1.98% 42.6 +2.9% 38.3 -3.04%
2019 40.5 +5.19% 41.4 +3.24% 39.5 +4.5%
2018 38.5 +2.12% 40.1 +8.09% 37.8 -1.05%
2017 37.7 - 37.1 - 38.2 -

The median age of the 73068 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 73068 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 777 -19.11% 850 -12.67% 624 716
10 to 19 850 -8.47% 824 -0.12% 762 822
20 to 29 743 -2.39% 771 -8.07% 699 673
30 to 39 645 +20.41% 851 +34.26% 769 1,114
40 to 49 792 +63.07% 772 -15.82% 1,309 626
50 to 59 869 -21.93% 785 -26.7% 644 572
60 to 69 624 8.71% 874 +20.04% 618 1,035
70+ 467 +41.83% 572 -5.57% 655 533

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 73068 zip code is $70,971.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 73068.

  • Under 25
    $7,864.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,441.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,488.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,136.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 73068 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 73068, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 73068 is currently $84,372.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.76% of households in 73068 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 73068 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    24.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 73068 is $33,038.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 73068 by the total population of 73068.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 73068 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 73068 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.65%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.28%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 73068 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 73068 zip over the age of 16 is 9,615.

Of those people, a total of 61.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 73068 is 58.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 73068 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 368 26.10% 14.60%
20 to 24 years 697 67.30% 3.50%
25 to 29 years 675 67.60% 7.00%
30 to 34 years 694 86.50% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 2,026 85.90% 1.30%
45 to 54 years 1,664 83.70% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 650 55.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 985 45.70% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 1,095 29.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 761 2.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 73068. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,549 59.50% 2.00%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 519 79.60% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 112 62.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 434 77.00% 5.40%
Hispanic or Latino 389 82.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,337 58.70% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 73068 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 73068 is 5,604, with median earnings of $39,405.00.

Women in 73068 are earning approximately 65.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,604 $39,405.00
Male 3,113 $46,677.00
Female 2,491 $30,337.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 73068 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 589 $34,340.00
Business and Financial 200 $40,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $60,329.00
Architecture and Engineering 34 $109,306.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 137 $98,375.00
Community and Social Service 55 $56,103.00
Legal 100 $82,500.00
Educational and Library 386 $33,611.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 119 $9,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 495 $39,977.00
Healthcare Support 222 $30,682.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $42,404.00
Law Enforcement 31 $24,539.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $15,718.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 233 $22,912.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $14,183.00
Sales 347 $29,276.00
Office and Administrative Support 598 $36,014.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 381 $44,816.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $68,266.00
Production 589 $51,100.00
Transportation and Material Moving 355 $39,005.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 73068 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 73068.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 308 $37,143.00 281 $22,154.00
Business and Financial 103 $6,866.00 97 $46,287.00
Computer and Mathematical 32 $61,842.00 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 34 $109,306.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 126 $98,528.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 37 $46,964.00
Legal 100 $82,500.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 111 $33,806.00 275 $22,039.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $0.00 70 $4,342.00
Healthcare Practitioners 156 $46,163.00 339 $39,051.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 222 $30,682.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $42,404.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $0.00 221 $12,161.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 104 $24,194.00 129 $21,850.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 41 $0.00
Sales 173 $37,750.00 174 $26,230.00
Office and Administrative Support 101 $35,170.00 497 $37,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 379 $44,890.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 223 $68,266.00 0 $0.00
Production 579 $51,138.00 10 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 322 $39,847.00 33 $23,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,476 households in 73068, with an average household size of 2.71 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,391 families living in the 73068 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 73068:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,700 259 432 1,085
Average Household Size 2.87 5.52 3.45 1.37
Total Families 2,700 259 432 0
Average Household Size 2.85 4.65 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 3,391 families living in 73068, 11.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 73068:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,912 housing units in 73068.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,476 91.12%
Vacant 436 8.88%

20.50% of the total 4,912 housing units in 73068 are rental units. This is approximately 1,007 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,434 are occupied by the owner - or 69.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 73068 is $979.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 73068 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    35
  • Less than $500
    111
  • $500 to $999
    398
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    477
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    21
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 73068 is $154,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 73068 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    307
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    815
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    479
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    748
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    784
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    202
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    50
  • $1,000,000 or more
    49

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 73068. The chart below shows the number of properties in 73068 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    137
  • 1940 to 1949
    189
  • 1950 to 1959
    134
  • 1960 to 1969
    359
  • 1970 to 1979
    745
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,297
  • 1990 to 1999
    786
  • 2000 to 2009
    675
  • 2010 to 2013
    569
  • 2014 or later
    21

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 73068 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    88
  • 1 vehicle available
    982
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,758
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,648

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 73068 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 73068 that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 73068.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    73
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    347
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    476
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    571
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    630
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    549
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    680
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    184
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    139
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,165
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    351
  • 90 or more minutes
    35

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 73068 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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