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Broken Arrow Profile
Population Demographics-
The City of Broken Arrow estimates the population to be closer to $92,000 |
| 2008 Estimate |
| 2013 Projection |
86,571 |
| 2008 Estimate |
82,156 |
| 2000 Census |
74,859 |
| 1990 Census |
59,372 |
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| 2008-2013 |
5.37% |
| 2000-2008 |
9.75% |
| 1990-2000 |
26.08% |
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| Population by Race/Ethnicity |
| 2008 Estimate |
| White Alone |
68,376 |
| Black or African American Alone |
3,542 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone |
3,399 |
| Asian Alone |
2,184 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Alone |
88 |
| Some other Race Alone |
1462 |
| Two or More Races |
3,105 |
| Population by Age (based on 82,156) |
| 2008 Estimate |
| 0 to 4 |
6,882 |
| 5 to 9 |
6,544 |
| 10-14 |
6,488 |
| 15-17 |
4,146 |
| 18-20 |
3,253 |
| 21-24 |
4,143 |
| 25-34 |
9,809 |
| 35-44 |
12,055 |
| 45-49 |
6,747 |
| 50-54 |
6,266 |
| 55-59 |
5,242 |
| 60-64 |
3,648 |
| 65-74 |
3,931 |
| 75-84 |
2,178 |
| Age 85 and over |
824 |
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| Age 16 and over |
60,869 |
| Age 18 and over |
58,096 |
| Age 21 and over |
54,843 |
| age 65 and over |
6,933 |
| Median Age: |
| Total Population |
34.81 |
| Households by Income |
| 2008 Estimate |
| $0 - $15,000 |
1,816 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 |
2,084 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 |
2,848 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 |
4,684 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 |
7,138 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 |
4,705 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 |
4,366 |
| $150,000 - $249,999 |
1,383 |
| $250,000 - $499,999 |
282 |
| $500,000 and more |
83 |
| Average Household Income |
$72,789 |
| Median Household Income |
$61,427 |
| Per Capita Income |
$26,138 |
| Employment and Business |
| 2008 Estimate |
| Age 16 + Population |
60,869 |
| In Armed Forces |
48 |
| Civilian - Employed |
43,485 |
| Civilian - Unemployed |
1,267 |
| Not In Labor Force |
16,069 |
| 2008 Est. Tenure of Occupied Housing Units |
| 2008 Estimate |
| Total Housing Units |
29,389 |
| Owner Occupied |
23,323 |
| Renter Occupied |
6,066 |
| Marital Status |
| 2008 Estimate |
| Age 15+ Population |
62,242 |
| Married, Spouse Present |
41,573 |
| Married, Spouse Absent |
1,743 |
| Divorced |
4,946 |
| Widowed |
2,167 |
| Never Married |
11,813 |
| Educational Attainment |
| 2008 Estimate |
| Age 25+ Population |
50,700 |
| Less than 9th grade |
843 |
| Some high school, no diploma |
3,231 |
| High School Graduate (or GED) |
11,922 |
| Some College, No Degree |
13,620 |
| Associates Degree |
4,779 |
| Bachelor's Degree |
12,018 |
| Master's Degree |
3,152 |
| Professional School Degree |
778 |
| Doctorate Degree |
357 |

Cost of Living Index, Third Quarter 2007
| Metro Area |
Composite |
Grocery |
Housing |
Utilities |
Transportation |
Health Care |
Misc |
| Phoenix, AZ |
101.9 |
98.8 |
106 |
92.6 |
103.7 |
101 |
102 |
| Denver, CO |
102.9 |
102.6 |
109.9 |
104.3 |
96.5 |
105 |
98.7 |
| Seattle, WA |
117.4 |
111.3 |
140 |
97.6 |
111.8 |
121.9 |
108.3 |
| Broken Arrow, OK |
92.3 |
92.7 |
78 |
93.6 |
90.8 |
95.4 |
103.3 |
| Austin, TX |
96.2 |
92.3 |
87.1 |
91.5 |
100 |
99.3% |
104.9 |
| Dallas, TX |
93.7 |
99.1 |
76.9 |
107.8 |
104.8 |
100.8 |
97.3 |
| Knoxville, TN |
88.3 |
88.1 |
80.2 |
89 |
88 |
90.5 |
94.6 |
| Pittsburg, PA |
97 |
97.5 |
95.3 |
107.1 |
99.5 |
87.9 |
95.6 |
New York
(Manhattan) |
210 |
147.5 |
389.8 |
149.4 |
121.5 |
129.5 |
141.2 |
| Chicago, IL |
112.3 |
108.7 |
129 |
108.8 |
111.9 |
109 |
101.7 |
| Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index Calculator |
Major Employers in Broken Arrow
| Company |
Employment Range |
| Broken Arrow Independent School |
2000+ |
| FlightSafety International Inc |
650-700 |
| Hanover Compressor Co |
450-500 |
| Oklahoma Healthcare Services |
350-400 |
| Micahtek Inc |
350-400 |
| Baker Hughes Oilfield Ops |
300-350 |
| Wal-Mart Stores Inc |
300-350 |
| Wal-Mart Stores Inc |
300-350 |
| Rhema Bible Church |
250-300 |
| Mill Creek Lumber & Supply Co |
250-300 |
| McDaniel Technical Services |
250-300 |
| Zeeco Inc |
250-300 |
| Forest Hills Health Care Center |
200-250 |
| Latshaw Drilling & Exploration |
200-250 |
| Food Pyramid |
200-250 |
| City of Broken Arrow |
200-250 |
| City of Broken Arrow |
150-200 |
| Xeta Technologies Inc |
150-200 |
| A G Equipment Co |
150-200 |
| Reasor's LLC |
150-200 |
| Da-Pro Rubber Inc |
150-200 |
| Wal-Mart Stores Inc |
150-200 |
| Independent School District 9 |
150-200 |
| Lowe's Home Centers Inc |
150-200 |
| Paragon Films Inc |
150-200 |

Number of Employees by Occupation in Broken Arrow
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Count |
% |
| "Professional" Employees |
18,916 |
59.0% |
| Administrative Support Workers |
5,802 |
18.1% |
| Executive Managers & Administrators |
3,486 |
10.9% |
| Professional Specialty Occupations |
3,956 |
12.3% |
| Sales Professionals |
851 |
2.7% |
| Sales Workers & Clerks |
3,871 |
12.1% |
| Technical Sales & Administrative |
64 |
0.2% |
| Technologies & Technicians |
887 |
2.8% |
| "Technical" Employees |
13,012 |
40.6% |
| Construction, Repair & Mining |
1,367 |
4.3% |
| Farming, Forestry & Fishing |
814 |
2.5% |
| Handlers, Helpers & Laborers |
1,005 |
3.1% |
| Machine Operators, Assemblers & Inspectors |
870 |
2.7% |
| Other Services Field Based |
126 |
0.4% |
| Other Services Site Based |
4,258 |
13.3% |
| Precision Craft & Repair |
3,071 |
9.6% |
| Private Household Service |
2 |
0.0% |
| Protective Services |
449 |
1.4% |
| Transportation & Materials Moving Workers |
1,051 |
3.3% |
| Source: 2006 Decision Data |
Wage & Salary Employment Data
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Tulsa MSA |
State |
| July 2007 |
430,700 |
1,560,200 |
| July 2006 |
419,700 |
1,535,600 |
| Oklahoma Employment Security Commission |

Wage Rates
| Position |
Salary $ |
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Position |
Salary $ |
| Accountant |
44,559 |
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Accounting Clerk |
28,419 |
| Administrative Assistant |
36,391 |
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Aircraft Mechanic |
48,842 |
| Bank Teller |
21,252 |
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Benefits Analyst |
47,320 |
| Bookkeeper |
28,954 |
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Chemical Engineer |
69,661 |
| Chemical Technician |
41,185 |
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Chemist |
57,893 |
| Computer Operator |
32,145 |
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Computer Programmer |
60,096 |
| Computer Programmer, Lead |
81,389 |
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Construction Worker |
31,102 |
| Controller, Top Corporate |
119,101 |
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Data Entry Operator |
23,509 |
| Electrical Engineer |
72,536 |
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Electrician, Certified |
46,382 |
| Electronics Assembler |
23,347 |
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Electronics Technician |
43,047 |
| Engineering Technician |
41,669 |
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Executive Secretary |
34,270 |
| File Clerk |
22,458 |
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Fork Lift Operator |
23,697 |
| General Clerk |
26,825 |
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Heavy Truck Driver |
31,924 |
| Internal Auditor |
53,486 |
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Janitor |
20,808 |
| Light Truck Driver |
25,202 |
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Machine Tool Operator |
32,668 |
| Machinery Mechanic |
32,612 |
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Machinist General |
40,350 |
| Maintenance Helper |
20,214 |
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Maintenance Worker |
26,126 |
| Market Research Analyst |
54,960 |
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Material Handler |
25,239 |
| Mechanical Engineer |
68,117 |
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Medical Lab Technician |
33,335 |
| Office Manager |
41,546 |
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Payroll Clerk |
32,701 |
| PC Specialist |
44,800 |
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Personnel Analyst |
47,806 |
| Personnel Clerk |
29,387 |
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Plumber |
39,146 |
| Production Supervisor |
56,784 |
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Receptionist |
23,489 |
| Secretary |
28,584 |
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Shipping Clerk |
27,911 |
| Stationary Engineer |
41,493 |
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Systems Analyst |
59,538 |
| Systems Analyst, Lead |
80,720 |
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Tool & Die Maker |
44,104 |
| Warehouse Worker |
24,275 |
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Welder |
35,016 |
| 2007 Geographic Reference Report, Economic Research Institute, Feb. 2007 |
Climate and Environment
The average January temperature in Broken Arrow is 47 degrees Fahrenheit with a July temperature average of 83 degrees. The area receives an average of 38 inches of rain annually and 9 inches of snow. The average number of flying days is 343.
Utilities
| City of Broken Arrow |
(918) 259-8409 (water, sewer, & refuse ) |
| AEP-PSO |
1-888-216-3523 (electrical) |
| ONG |
(918) 834-8000 (natural gas) |
| Windstream |
1-877-520-5220 (telephone) |
| Cox Communications |
(918) 806-6000 (telephone & cable) |
| Logix Communications |
(918) 556-4115 (internet & web) |
- Water Supply: The Water Supply for the City of Broken Arrow is derived from the Oklahoma Ordinance Works Authority near Pryor (OOWA) The Source is supplied from Grand River- North of Highway 412. The plant capacity is 27 mgpd (approximately 50% capacity) The Average Daily Consumption is 12.5 MGD. Currently, Broken Arrow has 7 water towers with a storage capacity of 5 mg, ground 1-5mg, and elevated 1.0 mg. Pressure in mains varies depending on elevation from the water towers (less than 50 psi to greater than 135 psi)
- Sewer Plant: City of Broken Arrow has a conventional activated sludge plant at the Haikey Creek Plant. Fifty percent of Broken Arrow is served by community sewer. The average daily load is 3.2 MGD, design capacity 6.5 MGD.
- Electric Company: AEP Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) serves the City of Broken Arrow. PSO is the largest distributor of wind energy in Oklahoma with more than 400 MW under long-term contracts--enough wind power to supply more than 100,000 customers. PSO uses a diverse fuel mix of natural gas, coal and wind to provide electricity to more than 520,000 customers across the state.
- Average Monthly Use Per Residential Customer: 1,130 kWh's
- Average Cost Per Kilowatt-hour (residential): 8.40 cents per kWh
- Average Monthly Use Per Commercial Customer: 6,870 kWh's
- Average Cost Per Kilowatt-hour (commercial): 7.60 cents per kWh
- Average Monthly Use per Industrial Customer: 69,134
- Average Cost Per Kilowatt-hour (industrial): 5.90 cents per kWh
- System Peak: 4,160 MW
- Size of Service Area: 30,000 sq. miles ( 230 communities
Transportation
- Air Transportation: The nearest commercial airport is 12 miles from Broken Arrow. Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is a full service airport with three runways. The longest runaway is 10,000 feet; and two runways have Instrument Landing Systems (ILS). There are 10 major commercial airlines operating from Tulsa International, including several air freight companies.
- Water Transportation: The nearest water transportation is located at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, located 22 miles from Broken Arrow, and serving as the center of navigation for the 445-mile McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. The Port is connected via the Arkansas River to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Foreign Trade Zone services are offered.
- Rail Availability: Rail service to Broken Arrow is from Union Pacific, operating local trains daily.
- Roadways:
- Highway 51
Hwy 51 also known as the Broken Arrow Expressway is a major artery running alongside the beautiful Stonewood Hills Development area. Hwy 51 also leads into Tulsa and links to the Muskogee Turnpike.
- U.S. Highway 169
This north and south expressway runs parallel between Tulsa and Broken Arrow providing convenience and easy accessibility to all major intersections.
- Creek Turnpike
Provides a loop in a half circle around the South West area of Broken Arrow providing an enjoyable scenic country drive.
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