Midwest City, OK Demographics

A map of Midwest City's Population by Race

Midwest City, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 58,297, a less than 1% change from the 58,409 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% White, 20.3% Black, 10.3% Multiracial, 7.7% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Midwest City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Midwest City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Midwest City, that probability was 65.0% in 2020 and 61.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midwest City is ranked the 8th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Midwest City was ranked the 8th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midwest City's White Population

33,152 residents of Midwest City, or 56.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midwest City is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Midwest City ranks 669th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest City's White population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Midwest City's population has increased from 53.0% to 56.9%.

Midwest City is more White than neighboring Spencer (29% White), Del City (49.3% White), and Forest Park (33.7% White). Midwest City is less White than neighboring Nicoma Park (72.6% White), and Smith Village (70% White).

Midwest City's Black Population

11,858 residents of Midwest City, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midwest City is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Midwest City ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest City's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Black residents' share of Midwest City's population has decreased from 22.4% to 20.3%.

Midwest City is more Black than neighboring Nicoma Park (2% Black), and Smith Village (0% Black). Midwest City is less Black than neighboring Spencer (44.5% Black), Del City (21.3% Black), and Forest Park (49.5% Black).

Midwest City's Asian Population

966 residents of Midwest City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midwest City is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Midwest City ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Asian residents' share of Midwest City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Midwest City is more Asian than neighboring Spencer (1.2% Asian), Nicoma Park (0.2% Asian), Del City (0.9% Asian), and Smith Village (0% Asian). Midwest City is less Asian than neighboring Forest Park (2.3% Asian).

Midwest City's Hispanic Population

4,494 residents of Midwest City, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midwest City is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Midwest City ranks 204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Midwest City's population has decreased from 8.4% to 7.7%.

Midwest City is more Hispanic than neighboring Smith Village (2.5% Hispanic). Midwest City is less Hispanic than neighboring Spencer (16.2% Hispanic), Nicoma Park (10.2% Hispanic), Del City (14.6% Hispanic), and Forest Park (8% Hispanic).

Midwest City's Native American/Other Population

1,837 residents of Midwest City, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Midwest City is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Midwest City ranks 651st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midwest City's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.2%.

Midwest City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spencer (1.3% Native American/Other), Smith Village (2.5% Native American/Other), and Forest Park (0.3% Native American/Other). Midwest City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nicoma Park (9.7% Native American/Other), and Del City (3.7% Native American/Other).

Midwest City's Multiracial Population

5,990 residents of Midwest City, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midwest City is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Midwest City ranks 364th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Midwest City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.3%.

Midwest City is more Multiracial than neighboring Spencer (7.8% Multiracial), Nicoma Park (5.3% Multiracial), Del City (10.2% Multiracial), and Forest Park (6.1% Multiracial). Midwest City is less Multiracial than neighboring Smith Village (25% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.