Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

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

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 Enid, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Enid, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Enid, Oklahoma is 51,129 people, with a median age of 34.9.

We can look at the total population in Enid over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
51,129
+2.02%
+0.63%
2020
50,116
-0.55% -
2019
50,394
-0.43% -
2018
50,612
-0.39% -
2017
50,809
- -

Population of Enid, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
69.1%
72.8%
-5.08%
Black/African American
2.6%
3.5%
-25.71%
Native
1.8%
1.8%
0.00%
Hispanic
15.3%
13.5%
+13.33%
Asian
1.3%
0.8%
+62.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
4.5%
3.3%
+36.36%
Two Or More Races
5.4%
4.3%
+25.58%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important 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 Enid, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.9 -0.57% 34.2 -1.72% 35.8 +0.56%
2020 35.1 +0.29% 34.8 +4.5% 35.6 -2.2%
2019 35 +1.16% 33.3 -0.6% 36.4 +1.11%
2018 34.6 0% 33.5 -0.59% 36 +0.84%
2017 34.6 - 33.7 - 35.7 -

The median age of Enid, Oklahoma 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, 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 4,135 -13.35% 3,667 -3.62% 3,591 3,497
10 to 19 3,109 +20.13% 3,339 +12.05% 3,762 3,741
20 to 29 4,015 +3.65% 3,635 -16.55% 4,122 3,068
30 to 39 3,883 -2.38% 3,366 +9.17% 3,775 3,648
40 to 49 2,311 +14.57% 2,473 -2.71% 2,646 2,378
50 to 59 3,019 -1.21% 3,394 -9.78% 2,966 3,059
60 to 69 2,320 +30.43% 2,517 +11.3% 3,093 2,800
70+ 2,335 -19.71% 3,291 -5.92% 1,902 3,081

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Enid, Oklahoma is $57,772.00.

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 Enid.

  • Under 25
    $48,132.00
  • 25 to 44
    $60,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,181.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,275.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Enid, 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 Enid, Oklahoma is currently $70,863.00.

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.

3.60% of households in Enid 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 Enid against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.54%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Enid is $28,158.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Enid 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
    9.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.07%

Employment

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

The total population of Enid over the age of 16 is 39,614.

Of those people, a total of 63.40% 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 Enid is 58.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,076 42.60% 4.50%
20 to 24 years 3,588 88.70% 5.30%
25 to 29 years 3,602 84.50% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 3,862 75.70% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 6,147 80.70% 5.00%
45 to 54 years 5,300 73.70% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 3,163 74.30% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 3,332 59.40% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 3,936 31.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 3,608 6.70% 6.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Enid. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 30,859 62.40% 4.20%
Black or African American 1,054 57.80% 4.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 939 69.90% 1.50%
Asian 431 60.30% 2.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2,286 52.80% 0.00%
Other 1,729 80.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 2,316 75.50% 8.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,763 78.80% 1.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 28,778 61.50% 4.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Enid as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Enid is 23,034, with median earnings of $32,275.00.

Women in Enid, Oklahoma earning approximately 70.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,034 $32,275.00
Male 12,468 $40,827.00
Female 10,566 $28,582.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings 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 1,605 $53,314.00
Business and Financial 720 $44,916.00
Computer and Mathematical 193 $47,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 203 $85,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 117 $80,236.00
Community and Social Service 657 $38,696.00
Legal 244 $29,933.00
Educational and Library 1,363 $38,448.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 207 $85,553.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,352 $53,485.00
Healthcare Support 531 $28,606.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 205 $48,244.00
Law Enforcement 237 $51,597.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,683 $12,728.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,194 $14,466.00
Personal Care and Service 838 $20,875.00
Sales 1,921 $22,394.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,128 $27,939.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 145 $12,196.00
Construction and Extraction 1,713 $40,363.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,294 $50,290.00
Production 1,520 $31,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,035 $53,972.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

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 926 $66,754.00 679 $43,288.00
Business and Financial 262 $59,844.00 458 $43,562.00
Computer and Mathematical 134 $70,000.00 59 $31,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 171 $85,563.00 32 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 93 $81,047.00 24 $0.00
Community and Social Service 264 $45,042.00 393 $32,531.00
Legal 141 $28,283.00 103 $37,029.00
Educational and Library 272 $50,732.00 1,091 $35,521.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 111 $73,644.00 96 $86,779.00
Healthcare Practitioners 330 $128,347.00 1,022 $50,917.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 511 $28,926.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 168 $49,048.00 37 $16,150.00
Law Enforcement 192 $53,370.00 45 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 660 $13,989.00 1,023 $12,229.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 593 $16,964.00 601 $14,212.00
Personal Care and Service 158 $28,500.00 680 $14,417.00
Sales 951 $26,301.00 970 $21,288.00
Office and Administrative Support 427 $47,565.00 1,701 $24,923.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 127 $11,588.00 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,713 $40,363.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,283 $50,489.00 11 $0.00
Production 956 $41,618.00 564 $23,656.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,003 $54,311.00 32 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is 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 19,428 households in Enid, with an average household size of 2.55 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 12,100 families in Enid with an average family size of 3.25 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.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,969 1,088 2,043 7,328
Average Household Size 3.1 3.72 4.3 1.23
Total Families 8,969 1,088 2,043 0
Average Household Size 3.05 3.4 4.08 0

Poverty

Of the 12,100 families in Enid, 12.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Enid:

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 22,721 housing units in Enid, Oklahoma.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 19,428 85.51%
Vacant 3,293 14.49%

30.30% of the total 22,721 housing units in Enid are rental units. This is approximately 6,884 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,752 are occupied by the owner - or 51.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Enid is $852.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Enid 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
    792
  • Less than $500
    540
  • $500 to $999
    4,228
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,676
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    238
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    142
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    39
  • $3,000 or more
    21

Property Value

The median value of a property in Enid is $123,500.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,424
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,209
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,919
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,699
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,545
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    764
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    158
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,345
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,762
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,521
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,215
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,086
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,759
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,712
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,198
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,118
  • 2014 or later
    5

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 Enid that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    834
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,907
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,895
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,792

Commuting to Work

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

17.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Enid.

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
    1,340
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    5,635
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    6,037
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,048
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,551
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    183
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    802
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    118
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    39
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    744
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    931
  • 90 or more minutes
    474

Summary

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