South Western Oklahoma Development Authority Explained

South Western Oklahoma Development Authority
Location
General Information
Established1971
Number of Counties8
Area7,027.98 sq. mi.
Population108,895 (2000)[1]
106,196 (2009 est.)[2]

The South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA) is a voluntary association of municipalities, counties and conservation districts in Southwestern Oklahoma.

Based in Burns Flat, the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority is a member of the Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils (OARC).

Counties served

Largest cities in the region

CityPopulation (2008 est.)[3]
Altus18,912
Elk City11,311
Weatherford10,185
Clinton8,768
Sayre4,336

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 108,895 people, 41,801 households, and 28,759 families residing within the region. The racial makeup of the region was 82.48% White, 5.07% African American, 3.57% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 5.39% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.53% of the population.

The median income for a household in the region was $27,564, and the median income for a family was $34,471. The per capita income for the region was $14,953.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Oklahoma: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 . . 2009 Population Estimates . United States Census Bureau, Population Division . 2010-03-23 . 2010-06-02.
  3. Web site: Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Oklahoma, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2008 . . United States Census Bureau, Population Division . 2009-07-01 . 2010-06-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100327140612/http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2008-04-48.csv . March 27, 2010 .