Chickasha is a city located in Grady County Oklahoma. Chickasha has a 2024 population of 16,972. It is also the county seat of Grady County. Chickasha is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 5.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,062 in 2020.
The average household income in Chickasha is $75,164 with a poverty rate of 18.93%. The median age in Chickasha is 36.9 years: 34.4 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chickasha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,209 | 74.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,810 | 11.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,058 | 6.47% |
| Native American | 843 | 5.16% |
| Other race | 348 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,391 | 2.43 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Married | 2,689 | 2.99 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Non Family | 2,632 | 1.25 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 823 | 4.04 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Male | 247 | 3.51 | 49 | 51 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 867 | 8.02% |
| Associates Degree | 774 | 7.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,430 | 13.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 761 | 7.04% |
| High School Graduate | 4,674 | 43.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 316 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 1,991 | 18.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,294 | 7,507 | 1,830 |
| 2+ Races | 775 | 680 | 107 |
| Hispanic | 717 | 573 | 83 |
| Black | 692 | 597 | 53 |
| Native American | 549 | 491 | 140 |
| Other Race | 205 | 150 | 6 |
| Asian | 54 | 24 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,000 | $66,619 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,331 | $72,222 | $61,066 |
| High School Graduate | $30,685 | $45,317 | $21,663 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,174 | $26,161 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,613 | $50,729 | $26,925 |
| Some College | $38,240 | $52,143 | $29,046 |
$39,613
Average Earnings
$50,729
Average Male
$26,925
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.22% of Chickasha residents speak only English, while 4.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,140 | 1,993 | 17.89% |
| Multiple | 1,758 | 373 | 21.22% |
| Black | 948 | 265 | 27.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,364 | 163 | 11.95% |
| Native | 789 | 129 | 16.35% |
| Asian | 73 | 62 | 84.93% |
| Other | 344 | 45 | 13.08% |
18.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.7%
Male Poverty Rate
20.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chickasha is Asian, with 84.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chickasha is Hispanic, with 11.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.2% |
| High School | 17.1% |
| Some College | 12.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.27% |
| Female Unemployed | 26.52% |
| Female Employed | 10.67% |
| Male Employed | 7.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,214 | $90,087 |
| Households | $55,039 | $75,164 |
| Married Families | $82,923 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,028 | $51,084 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
831
Number of Veterans
770
Male Veterans
61
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 262 |
| Vietnam | 255 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 73 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 241 |
| 75+ | 204 |
| 65 to 74 | 175 |
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 99 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 688 | 6.84% |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 6.84% |
| Black | 57 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 5.42% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.26% |
| Other Race | 6 | 2.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.06%
Born in Chickasha
97.32%
Native Born
2.68%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
97.32% of Chickasha residents were born in the United States, with 73.06% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,111 | 228 | 1.27% |
| 2028 | 17,883 | 228 | 1.29% |
| 2027 | 17,655 | 227 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 17,428 | 228 | 1.33% |
| 2025 | 17,200 | 228 | 1.34% |
| 2024 | 16,972 | 227 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 16,745 | 200 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 16,545 | 243 | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 16,302 | 240 | 1.49% |
| 2020 | 16,062 | -348 | -2.12% |
| 2019 | 16,410 | 90 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 16,320 | 73 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 16,247 | -41 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 16,288 | -52 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 16,340 | 116 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 16,224 | -14 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 16,238 | 162 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 16,076 | 44 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 16,032 | 30 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 16,002 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,850 | 862 | 5.75% |
| 1990 | 14,988 | -840 | -5.31% |
| 1980 | 15,828 | 1,634 | 11.51% |
| 1970 | 14,194 | -672 | -4.52% |
| 1960 | 14,866 | -976 | -6.16% |
| 1950 | 15,842 | 1,731 | 12.27% |
| 1940 | 14,111 | 12 | 0.09% |
| 1930 | 14,099 | 3,920 | 38.51% |
| 1920 | 10,179 | -141 | -1.37% |
| 1910 | 10,320 | 7,120 | 222.5% |
| 1900 | 3,200 | -14,911 | -82.33% |