Mcclain County

As of the 2020 census, McClain County, Oklahoma, had a population of approximately 41,662 people. The racial composition was about 82.3% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 5.9% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 7.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race comprised 6.0% of the population. The county had a median household income of around $60,991, with about 10.1% of residents living below the poverty line. The population density was 75.8 people per square mile.

As of the latest available data, McClain County, OK, has a median home value of approximately $180,000. The median rent cost is around $900 per month. Homeownership rate is about 80%, with the remaining 20% renting. The housing market is relatively stable, with a mix of single-family homes and new construction developments. The average household size is roughly 2.6 individuals. Property taxes are moderate compared to national averages, adding to the county's affordability.

McClain County, OK, actively participates in federal, state, and local elections. For the November 2022 general election, local elections included races for County Commissioner, County Treasurer, and Sheriff.

In the race for County Commissioner District 1, two main candidates were running: Republican Donald Yarbrough and Democrat Terry Daniel. For District 3, the candidates were Republican Mike Simms and Democrat Carolyn Snell.

For the County Treasurer position, Republican Regina Nowlin was the sole candidate running for re-election. The Sheriff's race saw Republican Randy Magers defending his position against independent candidate Jeff Miles.

Voter turnout in McClain County for the 2020 presidential election was around 73%, indicating high civic engagement. Detailed numerical vote counts and updated candidate information can be accessed through the McClain County Election Board or the Oklahoma State Election Board's official websites.

As of the most recent data, McClain County, Oklahoma exhibits a range of educational attainment. About 88.1% of adults aged 25 and older have completed high school, slightly below the national average of around 88.5%. Approximately 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is lower than the national average of 33.1% and also below the Oklahoma state average of 25.5%. These figures suggest that while high school completion rates are nearly on par with national figures, higher education attainment in McClain County lags behind both national and state averages.

As of the latest available data from the U.S. Census Bureau, McClain County, OK, has an employment rate of approximately 48.2%. The county's top industries include Educational Services, Health Care and Social Assistance, which employ about 20.4% of the workforce; Retail Trade, employing around 12.2%; and Construction, employing 11.4%.

When compared to national averages, McClain County's employment in Educational Services, Health Care, and Social Assistance is slightly lower than the national average of about 23.1%. In Retail Trade, it is also lower than the national average of 15.0%. The Construction industry, however, employs a higher percentage of the workforce compared to the national average of roughly 6.3%.

Relative to Oklahoma state averages, McClain County is consistent yet shows a slight increase in Construction industry employment. The state's employment in Educational Services, Health Care, and Social Assistance is approximately 21%.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in McClain County, Oklahoma, is approximately $66,000. This is relatively higher compared to the median household income in the state of Oklahoma, which stands at around $54,000. Nationally, the median household income for the United States is approximately $68,700. Below is a comparative statistics table:

Thus, McClain County's average income is higher than the state average but slightly below the national average.

As of the most recent data, McClain County, OK, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 15.43 per 1,000 residents annually. Below is a table illustrating the incidence of various types of crimes:

This data provides a snapshot of the crime landscape in McClain County, highlighting the predominance of property crimes over violent crimes.