| Location | |
| |
| 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
Largest cities in the region
| City | Population (2008 est.)[3] |
|---|---|
| Altus | 18,912 |
| Elk City | 11,311 |
| Weatherford | 10,185 |
| Clinton | 8,768 |
| Sayre | 4,336 |
Demographics
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
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
External links
- South Western Oklahoma Development Authority - Official site.