More about Midwest City Midwest City is a major city located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 54,088. Midwest City is a city of 25 square miles whose southern border is Tinker Air Force Base and is the seventh largest city in the state. It is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area. In Midwest City today, there are a number of changes, some complete and some still in progress. Many state and national organizations find Midwest City to be an ideal site for conferences and special events because of the location and the amenities. A performing Arts Theater with an outdoor amphitheater in Rose State Colleges new Communications Center has been added. Also new are the Oklahoma Welcome Center, Senior Center, Water Park, and nature and recreational trails. Midwest Citys diverse economic base has helped the city weather the drastic blows to the States mainstay oil and agricultural economy. Two of the largest employers in the area are Tinker Air Force Base and the General Motors Plant. Midwest City also has the highest median income in the State. Throughout the year, Midwest City is host to many unique special events such as: Star Spangle Salute in July, Global Oklahoma - A Festival of Cultures in October, Holiday Lights Spectacular in November and December. Midwest City was formerly a Certified City and has successfully transitioned to a Century Community. Midwest City Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 54,088 people, 22,161 households, and 14,759 families residing in the city. The population density is 849.3/km² (2,199.3/mi²). There are 23,853 housing units at an average density of 374.5/km² (969.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.46% White, 19.55% African American, 3.49% Native American, 1.65% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.54% from other races, and 4.19% from two or more races. 4.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 22,161 households out of which 31.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% are married couples living together, 16.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% are non-families. 28.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.42 and the average family size is 2.97. In the city the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $35,027, and the median income for a family is $40,604. Males have a median income of $31,276 versus $22,543 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,220. 13.9% of the population and 11.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. 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A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight...Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper 60s. North winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable. Chance of thunderstorms 60 percent. Sunday...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Sunday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. East winds up to 10 mph. Monday...Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph. Monday Night...Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Tuesday...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the lower 70s. Wednesday...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the lower 70s. Wednesday Night...Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Thursday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Thursday Night...Clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Friday...Mostly sunny. 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