Heavener CCD, Le Flore County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Heavener CCD, 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 Heavener CCD, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Heavener CCD, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Heavener CCD, Oklahoma is 8,591 people, with a median age of 37.6.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,591
-5.68% -3.36%
2020
9,108
+0.39%
-
2019
9,073
+2.49%
-
2018
8,853
-0.42% -
2017
8,890
- -

Population of Heavener CCD, 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
61.4%
64.4%
-4.66%
Black/African American
3.2%
1.7%
+88.24%
Native
10.2%
8.9%
+14.61%
Hispanic
16%
14.3%
+11.89%
Asian
0.7%
1.6%
-56.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
8.1%
9.1%
-10.99%
Other
0.4%
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 Heavener CCD, 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 37.6 -1.31% 36.4 -1.89% 39.2 -3.21%
2020 38.1 -0.52% 37.1 -2.88% 40.5 +5.47%
2019 38.3 -1.03% 38.2 0% 38.4 -2.78%
2018 38.7 +0.26% 38.2 -0.26% 39.5 +0.77%
2017 38.6 - 38.3 - 39.2 -

The median age of Heavener CCD, 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 9 549 +26.98% 548 -12.25% 705 476
10 to 19 624 +5.17% 606 -9.12% 655 551
20 to 29 564 +7.67% 460 +12.4% 607 516
30 to 39 793 -22.17% 481 -2.28% 625 470
40 to 49 631 +5.85% 458 -5.14% 667 427
50 to 59 754 -17.41% 598 -19% 626 483
60 to 69 465 -9.94% 484 +9.45% 416 494
70+ 411 -12.95% 464 +13.66% 348 525

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Heavener CCD, Oklahoma is $40,891.00.

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 Heavener CCD.

  • Under 25
    $41,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,664.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,045.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,827.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Heavener CCD, 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 Heavener CCD, Oklahoma is currently $54,698.00.

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.

2.62% of households in Heavener CCD 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 Heavener CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.03%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Heavener CCD is $18,477.00.

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

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Heavener CCD 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
    3.49%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.36%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.08%

Employment

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

The total population of Heavener CCD over the age of 16 is 6,787.

Of those people, a total of 44.90% 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 Heavener CCD is 42.20%.

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 583 20.80% 9.90%
20 to 24 years 659 59.30% 14.00%
25 to 29 years 464 67.20% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 446 58.10% 10.40%
35 to 44 years 1,245 55.80% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 984 57.50% 4.10%
55 to 59 years 623 51.50% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 480 43.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 791 10.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 512 18.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Heavener CCD. 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 4,747 43.90% 5.90%
Black or African American 270 4.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 671 53.90% 1.10%
Asian 47 91.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 466 60.50% 3.90%
Two or more races 586 44.40% 7.70%
Hispanic or Latino 877 58.00% 8.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,411 42.80% 4.90%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Heavener CCD is 2,867, with median earnings of $26,891.00.

Women in Heavener CCD, Oklahoma earning approximately 61.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,867 $26,891.00
Male 1,596 $34,615.00
Female 1,271 $21,206.00

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 219 $47,543.00
Business and Financial 59 $32,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $37,361.00
Architecture and Engineering 40 $77,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 35 $47,188.00
Legal 27 $37,250.00
Educational and Library 152 $40,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 89 $41,797.00
Healthcare Support 81 $16,597.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $21,250.00
Law Enforcement 38 $28,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 129 $10,927.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 264 $14,257.00
Personal Care and Service 69 $16,484.00
Sales 254 $23,485.00
Office and Administrative Support 247 $26,635.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 50 $53,750.00
Construction and Extraction 240 $29,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 101 $39,125.00
Production 386 $30,402.00
Transportation and Material Moving 134 $50,833.00

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 137 $42,232.00 82 $47,672.00
Business and Financial 22 $65,781.00 37 $26,397.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $38,333.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $105,526.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00 34 $47,500.00
Legal 8 $0.00 19 $35,250.00
Educational and Library 31 $51,359.00 121 $38,047.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $50,313.00 71 $41,641.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 76 $16,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $21,250.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $28,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 27 $25,893.00 102 $10,096.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $18,036.00 169 $3,125.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $23,438.00 54 $15,938.00
Sales 83 $26,875.00 171 $17,457.00
Office and Administrative Support 60 $29,063.00 187 $25,341.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $48,750.00 22 $235,385.00
Construction and Extraction 235 $29,938.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 101 $39,125.00 0 $0.00
Production 326 $31,741.00 60 $19,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $50,833.00 12 $50,000.00

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 2,636 households in Heavener CCD, with an average household size of 2.94 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 1,820 families in Heavener CCD with an average family size of 3.58 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 1,339 153 328 816
Average Household Size 3.62 3.87 4.14 1.18
Total Families 1,339 153 328 0
Average Household Size 3.58 3.27 3.72 0

Poverty

Of the 1,820 families in Heavener CCD, 23.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Heavener CCD:

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 3,427 housing units in Heavener CCD, Oklahoma.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,636 76.92%
Vacant 791 23.08%

16.98% of the total 3,427 housing units in Heavener CCD are rental units. This is approximately 582 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,921 are occupied by the owner - or 56.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Heavener CCD is $670.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Heavener CCD 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
    133
  • Less than $500
    112
  • $500 to $999
    439
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    31
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 Heavener CCD is $79,000.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    498
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    697
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    278
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    213
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    150
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    80
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    269
  • 1940 to 1949
    152
  • 1950 to 1959
    363
  • 1960 to 1969
    289
  • 1970 to 1979
    604
  • 1980 to 1989
    589
  • 1990 to 1999
    410
  • 2000 to 2009
    485
  • 2010 to 2013
    258
  • 2014 or later
    8

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 Heavener CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    143
  • 1 vehicle available
    658
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,095
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    740

Commuting to Work

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

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Heavener CCD.

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
    125
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    457
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    442
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    462
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    288
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    109
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    263
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    94
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    31
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    205
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    192
  • 90 or more minutes
    101

Summary

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

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