South Western Oklahoma Development Authority

South Western Oklahoma Development Authority
Location
Map of Oklahoma highlighting counties served by the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority.
General Information
Established 1971
Number of Counties 8
Area 7,027.98 sq. mi.
Population 108,895 (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

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Largest cities in the region

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City Population (2008 est.)[3]
Altus 18,912
Elk City 11,311
Weatherford 10,185
Clinton 8,768
Sayre 4,336

Demographics

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As of the census[1] 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.

References

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  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Oklahoma: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
  3. ^ "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. Archived from the original (CSV) on March 27, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
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