Midwest City, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Midwest City, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,029 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2213.2 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.26% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 22,945 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Midwest City grew by 2.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 54,029 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Midwest City is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.6% of residents. That is about the same share as Oklahoma.
- Gen Z 13–28 12,218 22.6% on par
- Millennials 29–44 11,017 20.4% -1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,964 18.4% on par
- Boomers 61–79 8,908 16.5% -0.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.4% of the people living in Midwest City and men 47.6%.
- Women 52.4% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 47.6% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Midwest City has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,800 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.33% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Midwest City is about 10% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $166,506 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,094 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.7% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Midwest City is about 12.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,094 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Midwest City spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.2 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.5 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,487 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,046 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,063 | 941 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Midwest City is 21 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Midwest City has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Midwest City has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Midwest City | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.3 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.0% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Midwest City, OK Compared With Nearby Cities
How Midwest City, OK compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest City, OK | 54,029 | $58,800 #1/2 | $166,506 #1/2 | 21.2 min #2/2 |
| Del City, OK | 20,238 | $47,661 | $101,341 | 18.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Midwest City, Oklahoma.
How big is Midwest City, Oklahoma by population?
About 54,029 people live in Midwest City, Oklahoma, in 22,945 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Midwest City, Oklahoma urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Midwest City, Oklahoma has 2,213 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 26 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Midwest City, Oklahoma?
The median home costs 2.8 times the median household income ($166,506 against $58,800), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,094 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Midwest City, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Midwest City, Oklahoma is 7.3%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Midwest City, Oklahoma?
22.1% of adults in Midwest City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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