Midwest City, Oklahoma
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Midwest City is a major city located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 54,088.
Midwest City is a city of 25 square miles whose southern border is Tinker Air Force Base and is the seventh largest city in the state. It is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
In Midwest City today, there are a number of changes, some complete and some still in progress. Many state and national organizations find Midwest City to be an ideal site for conferences and special events because of the location and the amenities. A performing Arts Theater with an outdoor amphitheater in Rose State College's new Communications Center has been added. Also new are the Oklahoma Welcome Center, Senior Center, Water Park, and nature and recreational trails.
Midwest City's diverse economic base has helped the city weather the drastic blows to the State's mainstay oil and agricultural economy. Two of the largest employers in the area are Tinker Air Force Base and the General Motors Plant. Midwest City also has the highest median income in the State.
Throughout the year, Midwest City is host to many unique special events such as: Star Spangle Salute in July, Global Oklahoma - A Festival of Cultures in October, Holiday Lights Spectacular in November and December.
Midwest City was formerly a Certified City and has successfully transitioned to a Century Community.
Geography
Midwest City is located at 35°27'44" North, 97°23'3" West (35.462244, -97.384292)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.7 km² (24.6 mi²). 63.7 km² (24.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 54,088 people, 22,161 households, and 14,759 families residing in the city. The population density is 849.3/km² (2,199.3/mi²). There are 23,853 housing units at an average density of 374.5/km² (969.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.46% White, 19.55% African American, 3.49% Native American, 1.65% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.54% from other races, and 4.19% from two or more races. 4.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 22,161 households out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% are married couples living together, 16.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% are non-families. 28.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $35,027, and the median income for a family is $40,604. Males have a median income of $31,276 versus $22,543 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,220. 13.9% of the population and 11.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
| Regions of Oklahoma | 
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| Cherokee Outlet - Green Country - Little Dixie - Panhandle | |
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| Broken Arrow - Edmond - Enid - Lawton - Midwest City - Moore - Norman - Oklahoma City - Stillwater - Tulsa | |
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