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Census Tract 1078.08, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Census Tract 1078.08, GEOID 40109107808, in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, mostly within Del City (87% of its census blocks). 2,215 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±336); the 2020 Census counted 1,932.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,215
±336 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 1,932
Median household income
$44,625
±$10,048 (90% margin)
Oklahoma County: $66,679
Median home value
$171,800
±$11,488 (90% margin)
Oklahoma County: $222,900
Median gross rent
$821
±$62 (90% margin)
Oklahoma County: $1,116
Where is Census Tract 1078.08?
Census Tract 1078.08 is one of 266 census tracts in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. It covers 0.47 square miles of land, 4,155 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 40109107808, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Del City | 87% |
| Oklahoma City | 13% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 1078.08: Tract 1074.06 ($66,591), Tract 1078.01 ($46,968), Tract 1078.04 ($46,736), Tract 1078.07 ($44,280) and Tract 9800.01*. The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income; * a special land-use tract (water, a park or an institution) with few or no residents.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1078.08?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1078.08's population at 2,215 (±336) in 884 households; the 2020 Census counted 1,932 residents and 917 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1078.08 | Del City |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,215±336 | 21,494 |
| Households | 884±114 | 8,820 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.32 | 2.43 |
| Housing units | 935±127 | 9,697 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1078.08?
The median resident of Census Tract 1078.08 is 37.5 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 17.9%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1078.08 | Del City |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±3.4 | 34.5 |
| Under 18 years | 25.5%±6.8 pts | 26.0% |
| 65 years and over | 15.5%±6.9 pts | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4%±2.2 pts | 14.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.6%±12.3 pts | 49.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.2%±8.6 pts | 21.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 7.9%±8.0 pts | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 17.9%±10.1 pts | 10.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 4.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 8.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5%±4.2 pts | 11.5% |
| With a disability | 13.7%±5.2 pts | 20.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±3.1 pts | 14.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3%±5.2 pts | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7%±6.7 pts | 15.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9%±3.1 pts | 3.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.9%±8.2 pts | 86.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 1078.08 earn?
Half of the 884 households in Census Tract 1078.08 earn less than $44,625 a year (±$10,048), against $66,679 across Oklahoma County: 203rd highest of the county's 253 tracts with a reliable estimate. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1078.08 | Del City |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,625±$10,048 | $46,925 |
| Mean household income | $60,646±$7,368 | $59,939 |
| Per capita income | $27,214±$4,170 | $25,211 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3%±9.5 pts | 22.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.3%±24.8 pts | 36.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2%±8.4 pts | 22.2% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3%±4.2 pts | 92.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±6.5 pts | 86.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 1078.08?
Owners occupy 47.7% of Census Tract 1078.08's occupied homes and renters 52.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,800 by its owner (±$11,488). The median renter pays $821 a month including utilities, and 41.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1078.08 | Del City |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,800±$11,488 | $126,800 |
| Median gross rent | $821±$62 | $1,054 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.9%±15.8 pts | 43.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,191±$70 | $1,163 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.7%±10.4 pts | 56.0% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.3%±10.4 pts | 44.0% |
| Housing units | 935±127 | 9,697 |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.9%±10.0 pts | 81.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 1.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2%±3.9 pts | 2.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6%±1.0 pts | 1.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.3%±6.2 pts | 8.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 1078.08 get to work?
64.4% of Census Tract 1078.08's workers drive alone and 14.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1078.08 | Del City |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.1%±8.9 pts | 58.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0%±6.7 pts | 7.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 64.4%±10.5 pts | 75.0% |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±6.3 pts | 11.2% |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.3% |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.7 pts | 0.7% |
| Worked from home | 14.2%±8.7 pts | 8.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min±1.7 | 20.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 1078.08 compare with the other tracts in Oklahoma County?
Among Oklahoma County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1078.08 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Oklahoma County | In Del City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 183rd of 262 | 6th of 8 |
| Residents per square mile | 90th of 266 | 5th of 8 |
| Median household income | 203rd of 253 | 6th of 8 |
| Per capita income | 169th of 258 | 3rd of 8 |
| Median home value | 148th of 244 | 2nd of 8 |
| Median gross rent | 229th of 242 | 8th of 8 |
| Poverty rate | 109th of 173 | 6th of 8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 167th of 231 | 3rd of 6 |
| Median age | 94th of 259 | 1st of 8 |
| Owner-occupied share | 175th of 251 | 6th of 8 |
The tracts next to it on Oklahoma County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1072.12 | 200th | $45,212±$9,089 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1068.04 | 201st | $45,156±$17,889 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1072.07 | 202nd | $44,839±$9,241 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1078.08 | 203rd | $44,625±$10,048 |
| Tract 1078.07 | 204th | $44,280±$23,155 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1080.08 | 205th | $44,246±$10,779 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1052.02 | 206th | $43,988±$25,429 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1078.08?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1078.08 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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