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Velma Overview

558
TOTAL POPULATION
280
MALE POPULATION
278
FEMALE POPULATION
100.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,208
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,160
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,333
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
58.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
41.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
248
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Velma Area Codes

Race in Velma

The most populous races in Velma are White / Caucasian (480 | 86.0%), Two or more Races (67 | 12.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 | 2.3%).
Race in Velma
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino132.3%
Native / Alaskan112.0%
White / Caucasian48086.0%
Two or more Races6712.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total558100.0%

Ancestry in Velma

The most populous ancestries reported in Velma are American (162 | 29.0%), Irish (77 | 13.8%), German (72 | 12.9%), Choctaw (19 | 3.4%), and English (15 | 2.7%), together accounting for 61.8% of all Velma residents.
Ancestry in Velma
Ancestry# Population% Population
American16229.0%
British101.8%
Cherokee101.8%
Chickasaw61.1%
Choctaw193.4%
Comanche71.3%
Creek20.4%
Dutch40.7%
Dutch West Indian101.8%
English152.7%
French71.3%
German7212.9%
Irish7713.8%
Korean40.7%
Mexican132.3%
Ottawa112.0%
Polish40.7%
Scotch-Irish20.4%
Seminole20.4%
Swedish81.4%
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Immigrants in Velma

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Velma came from Central America (7 | 1.3%), Latin America (7 | 1.3%), and Mexico (7 | 1.3%), together accounting for 3.8% of all Velma residents.
Immigrants in Velma
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America71.3%
Latin America71.3%
Mexico71.3%
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Sex and Age in Velma

Sex and Age in Velma

The most populous age groups in Velma are 55 to 59 Years (39 | 13.9%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (28 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Velma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (2.9%)6 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Years24 (8.6%)28 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Years29 (10.4%)15 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years13 (4.6%)16 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years5 (1.8%)8 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years7 (2.5%)12 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years11 (3.9%)22 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years35 (12.5%)22 (7.9%)
40 to 44 Years12 (4.3%)14 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years7 (2.5%)19 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years27 (9.6%)21 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years39 (13.9%)27 (9.7%)
60 to 64 Years9 (3.2%)28 (10.1%)
65 to 69 Years4 (1.4%)11 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years39 (13.9%)5 (1.8%)
75 to 79 Years4 (1.4%)7 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years4 (1.4%)8 (2.9%)
85 Years and over3 (1.1%)9 (3.2%)
Total280 (100.0%)278 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Velma

Median Family Size in Velma

The median family size in Velma is 2.58 persons per family, with single female/mother families (31 | 17.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.87 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (134 | 75.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.22 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Velma
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple134 (75.7%)2.22
Single Male/Father12 (6.8%)3.25
Single Female/Mother31 (17.5%)3.87
Total Families177 (100.0%)2.58

Median Household Size in Velma

The median household size in Velma is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (31 | 13.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.29 persons per household. non-family households (61 | 25.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Velma
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple134 (56.3%)2.22
Single Male/Father12 (5.0%)4.08
Single Female/Mother31 (13.0%)4.29
Non-family61 (25.6%)1.28
Total Households238 (100.0%)2.34

Household Size by Marriage Status in Velma

Out of a total of 238 households in Velma, 177 (74.4%) are family households, while 61 (25.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 96, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 51.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Velma
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-51 (21.4%)
2-Person Households96 (40.3%)7 (2.9%)
3-Person Households35 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households34 (14.3%)3 (1.3%)
5-Person Households2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total177 (74.4%)61 (25.6%)

Female Fertility in Velma

Fertility by Age in Velma

Average fertility rate in Velma is 319.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 476.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 55.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Velma
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years20 (55.6%)476.0
35 to 50 years16 (44.4%)291.0
Total36 (100.0%)319.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Velma

36.1% of women with births (36) in Velma are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 65.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 62.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Velma
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
35 to 50 years6 (37.5%)10 (62.5%)
Total13 (36.1%)23 (63.9%)

Fertility by Education in Velma

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Velma
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (8.3%)120.0
High School Diploma19 (52.8%)358.0
College or Associate's Degree11 (30.6%)393.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree3 (8.3%)1,000.0
Total36 (100.0%)319.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Velma

63.9% of women with births in Velma are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Velma
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma4 (21.0%)15 (78.9%)
College or Associate's Degree6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (36.1%)23 (63.9%)

Income in Velma

Income Overview in Velma

Per Capita Income in Velma is $29,208, while median incomes of families and households are $83,160 and $73,333 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income558$29,208
Median Family Income177$83,160
Mean Family Income177$80,397
Median Household Income238$73,333
Mean Household Income238$68,032
Income Deficit177$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)55858.06%
Wage / Income Gap ($)55841.94¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5580.41

Earnings by Sex in Velma

Average Earnings in Velma are $43,250, $71,250 for men and $29,881 for women, a difference of 58.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Velma
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male137 (55.0%)$71,250
Female112 (45.0%)$29,881
Total249 (100.0%)$43,250

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Velma

The most common earnings brackets in Velma are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (55 | 40.2%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (25 | 22.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Velma
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)4 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (1.5%)4 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (2.9%)3 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)5 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)7 (6.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (2.2%)2 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)7 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9997 (5.1%)25 (22.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)16 (14.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (4.4%)7 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99912 (8.8%)2 (1.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (2.2%)2 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9993 (2.2%)9 (8.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99910 (7.3%)13 (11.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99910 (7.3%)3 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99955 (40.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+10 (7.3%)3 (2.7%)
Total137 (100.0%)112 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Velma

Average earnings in Velma are $71,667 for men and $30,556 for women, a difference of 57.4%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,782, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $42,000. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,816.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Velma
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$77,782$28,816
College or Associate's Degree$59,375$43,750
Bachelor's Degree$42,000$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$71,667$30,556

Family Income in Velma

Family Income Brackets in Velma

According to the Velma family income data, there are 51 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Velma
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000126.8%
$10,000 to $14,99984.5%
$15,000 to $24,99984.5%
$25,000 to $34,999137.3%
$35,000 to $49,999116.2%
$50,000 to $74,999169.0%
$75,000 to $99,9995128.8%
$100,000 to $149,9994927.7%
$150,000 to $199,99952.8%
$200,000+42.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Velma

2-person families (98 | 55.4%) account for the highest median family income in Velma with $84,632 per family, while 2-person families (98 | 55.4%) have the highest median income of $42,316 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Velma
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families98 (55.4%)$84,632
3-Person Families47 (26.6%)$0
4-Person Families20 (11.3%)$50,833
5-Person Families2 (1.1%)$0
6-Person Families5 (2.8%)$0
7+ Person Families5 (2.8%)$0
Total177 (100.0%)$83,160

Family Income by Number of Earners in Velma

Family Income by Number of Earners in Velma
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9 (5.1%)$2,499
1 Earner97 (54.8%)$78,125
2 Earners69 (39.0%)$109,018
3+ Earners2 (1.1%)$0
Total177 (100.0%)$83,160

Household Income in Velma

Household Income Brackets in Velma

With 55 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Velma, accounting for 23.1% of all households. In contrast, only 4 households (1.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Velma
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000218.8%
$10,000 to $14,999166.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992912.2%
$25,000 to $34,999218.8%
$35,000 to $49,999198.0%
$50,000 to $74,999156.3%
$75,000 to $99,9995322.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995523.1%
$150,000 to $199,99952.1%
$200,000+41.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Velma

The median household income in Velma is $73,333, with the highest median household income of $82,941 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 74 households (31.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 59 households (24.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Velma
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (2.9%)$50,938
25 to 44 Years59 (24.8%)$0
45 to 64 Years98 (41.2%)$80,417
65+ Years74 (31.1%)$82,941
Total238 (100.0%)$73,333

Poverty in Velma

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Velma

With 26.4% poverty level for males and 25.9% for females among the residents of Velma, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (100.0%) and 5 females (55.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Velma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (55.6%)
6 to 11 Years21 (53.8%)11 (39.3%)
12 to 14 Years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (91.7%)2 (16.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (14.7%)
35 to 44 Years14 (29.8%)11 (30.6%)
45 to 54 Years11 (32.4%)12 (30.0%)
55 to 64 Years4 (8.3%)20 (36.4%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.6%)3 (18.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (26.4%)72 (25.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Velma

According to the poverty statistics in Velma, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Velma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (100.0%)6 (100.0%)
5 Years6 (100.0%)4 (44.4%)
6 to 11 Years18 (46.2%)17 (60.7%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (8.3%)10 (83.3%)
25 to 34 Years18 (100.0%)29 (85.3%)
35 to 44 Years33 (70.2%)25 (69.4%)
45 to 54 Years23 (67.6%)28 (70.0%)
55 to 64 Years44 (91.7%)35 (63.6%)
65 to 74 Years41 (95.4%)13 (81.2%)
75 Years and over11 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total206 (73.6%)206 (74.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Velma

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Velma show that 11.2% or 15 of the total 134 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.1%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 8.6%, which includes 8 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Velma
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children85 (91.4%)8 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children34 (82.9%)7 (17.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (88.8%)15 (11.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Velma

According to the poverty data in Velma, 25.0% or 3 single-father households and 32.3% or 10 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (42.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Velma
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (42.9%)5 (29.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (25.0%)10 (32.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Velma

The poverty data for Velma shows that 15 of the married-couple family households (11.2%) and 13 of the single-parent households (30.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (17.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Velma
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children7 (17.1%)8 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (11.2%)13 (30.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Velma

Employment by Class of Employer in Velma

Among the 241 employed individuals in Velma, private company employees (153 | 63.5%), self-employed (incorporated) (45 | 18.7%), and local government employees (15 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Velma
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees15363.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4518.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)41.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations41.7%
Local Government Employees156.2%
State Government Employees114.6%
Federal Government Employees93.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total241100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Velma

According to the labor force statistics for Velma, out of the total population over 16 years of age (442), 56.1% or 248 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 4 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 86.4% or 57 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 36.4% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Velma
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years11 (84.6%)4 (36.4%)
25 to 29 Years12 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years23 (69.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years58 (69.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years57 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years57 (86.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years18 (48.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total248 (56.1%)4 (1.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Velma

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Velma
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School7 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma140 (72.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree53 (82.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher25 (73.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total225 (72.1%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Velma

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Velma are Community & Social Service (22 | 9.0%), Management (19 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14 | 5.7%), Education Instruction & Library (11 | 4.5%), and Health Technologists (8 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Velma

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Velma, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (71.4%), and Community & Social Service (63.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Velma
OccupationMaleFemale
Management11 (57.9%)8 (42.1%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 14 (63.6%)8 (36.4%)
Education, Arts & Media4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)25 (42.4%)34 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)135 (55.3%)109 (44.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Velma are Food Preparation & Serving (14 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (6 | 2.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (3 | 1.2%), and Law Enforcement (3 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Velma

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Velma, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (37.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Velma
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)11 (36.7%)19 (63.3%)
Total (Overall)135 (55.3%)109 (44.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Velma are Office & Administration (51 | 20.9%), and Sales & Related (5 | 2.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Velma

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Velma
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Office & Administration9 (17.6%)42 (82.4%)
Total (Category)9 (16.1%)47 (83.9%)
Total (Overall)135 (55.3%)109 (44.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Velma are Construction & Extraction (17 | 7.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Velma

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Velma
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)135 (55.3%)109 (44.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Velma are Material Moving (55 | 22.5%), Transportation (15 | 6.1%), and Production (10 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Velma

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Velma
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving46 (83.6%)9 (16.4%)
Total (Category)71 (88.7%)9 (11.3%)
Total (Overall)135 (55.3%)109 (44.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Velma

Employment Industries in Velma

The major employment industries in Velma include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (72 | 29.5%), Retail Trade (23 | 9.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (22 | 9.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (22 | 9.0%), and Construction (17 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Velma

Employment Industries by Sex in Velma

The Velma industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Velma
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction59 (81.9%)13 (18.1%)
Construction8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
Manufacturing13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Retail Trade5 (21.7%)18 (78.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
Utilities4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Educational Services5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Public Administration5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Total135 (55.3%)109 (44.7%)

Education in Velma

School Enrollment in Velma

The most common levels of schooling among the 120 students in Velma are elementary school (47 | 39.2%), high school (29 | 24.2%), and middle school (28 | 23.3%).
School Enrollment in Velma
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool43.3%
Kindergarten108.3%
Elementary School4739.2%
Middle School2823.3%
High School2924.2%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional21.7%
Total120100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Velma

Out of a total of 120 students who are enrolled in schools in Velma, 4 (3.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 116 (96.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 50 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Velma
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total116 (96.7%)4 (3.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Velma

Education (16 | 43.2%), arts & humanities (7 | 18.9%), multidisciplinary studies (3 | 8.1%), science & technology (3 | 8.1%), and computers & mathematics (2 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 37 individuals in Velma who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Velma
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics25.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences25.4%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies38.1%
Science & Technology38.1%
Business25.4%
Education1643.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History25.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities718.9%
Total37100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Velma

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Velma

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Velma are males with 2 vehicles (57, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (30, making up 53.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Velma
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle11 (8.2%)22 (20.7%)
2 Vehicles57 (42.2%)30 (28.3%)
3 Vehicles40 (29.6%)36 (34.0%)
4 Vehicles27 (20.0%)18 (17.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Velma

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Velma are less than 5 minutes (47 commuters, 19.8%), 30 to 34 minutes (38 commuters, 16.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (30 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Velma
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4719.8%
5 to 9 Minutes3012.7%
10 to 14 Minutes2811.8%
15 to 19 Minutes104.2%
20 to 24 Minutes218.9%
25 to 29 Minutes166.8%
30 to 34 Minutes3816.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes62.5%
45 to 59 Minutes145.9%
60 to 89 Minutes125.1%
90 or more Minutes156.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Velma

The most common commute times in Velma are less than 5 minutes (22 commuters, 16.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (26 commuters, 25.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Velma
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes22 (16.5%)25 (24.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes10 (7.5%)20 (19.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes14 (10.5%)14 (13.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes10 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (12.0%)5 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (3.8%)11 (10.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes12 (9.0%)26 (25.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (2.3%)3 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes14 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Velma

The most frequent times of departure to work in Velma are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (27, 20.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (31, 29.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Velma
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (7.5%)3 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM25 (18.8%)4 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9 (6.8%)7 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM27 (20.3%)13 (12.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM11 (8.3%)8 (7.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8 (6.0%)31 (29.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12 (9.0%)7 (6.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM17 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (10.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4 (3.0%)3 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)7 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5 (3.8%)10 (9.6%)
Total133 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Velma

Occupancy by Ownership in Velma

Of the total 238 dwellings in Velma, owner-occupied units account for 171 (71.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 67 (28.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Velma
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17171.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6728.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units238100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Velma

Occupancy by Household Size in Velma
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5121.4%
2-Person Household10343.3%
3-Person Household3514.7%
4+ Person Household4920.6%
Total Housing Units238100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Velma

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Velma
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household35 (68.6%)16 (31.4%)
2-Person Household92 (89.3%)11 (10.7%)
3-Person Household21 (60.0%)14 (40.0%)
4+ Person Household23 (46.9%)26 (53.1%)
Total Housing Units171 (71.9%)67 (28.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Velma

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Velma
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (47.4%)10 (52.6%)
High School Diploma103 (70.6%)43 (29.4%)
College/Associate Degree48 (84.2%)9 (15.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Velma

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Velma
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2610.9%
35 to 44 Years4016.8%
45 to 54 Years3213.5%
55 to 64 Years6627.7%
65 to 74 Years5322.3%
75 to 84 Years156.3%
85 Years and Over62.5%
Total238100.0%

Housing Finances in Velma

Median Income by Occupancy in Velma

Median Income by Occupancy in Velma
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied171 (71.9%)$83,576
Renter-Occupied67 (28.1%)$28,558
Average238 (100.0%)$73,333

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Velma

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Velma
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.8%)4 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9998 (4.7%)6 (9.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (5.3%)7 (10.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (4.7%)4 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (5.9%)7 (10.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (4.7%)13 (19.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99913 (7.6%)6 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (4.7%)7 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (26.3%)8 (11.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99950 (29.2%)5 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more9 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total171 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Velma

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Velma
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30016 (9.4%)6 (9.0%)
$300 to $49974 (43.3%)5 (7.5%)
$500 to $79936 (21.0%)7 (10.4%)
$800 to $99913 (7.6%)20 (29.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49911 (6.4%)19 (28.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99919 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total171 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Velma

Housing Structures in Velma

Housing Structures in Velma
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20987.8%
Single Unit, Attached20.8%
2 Unit Apartments31.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments41.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments114.6%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other93.8%
Total238100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Velma

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Velma
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached164 (78.5%)45 (21.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Total171 (71.9%)67 (28.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Velma

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Velma
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)8 (11.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)8 (11.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms41 (24.0%)18 (26.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms82 (47.9%)31 (46.3%)
8 or more Rooms48 (28.1%)2 (3.0%)
Total171 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Velma

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Velma
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas75 (43.9%)22 (32.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity91 (53.2%)45 (67.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total171 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Velma

Household Vehicle Usage in Velma
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (1.2%)4 (6.0%)
1 Vehicle36 (21.0%)27 (40.3%)
2 Vehicles75 (43.9%)21 (31.3%)
3 or more Vehicles58 (33.9%)15 (22.4%)
Total171 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Velma

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Velma

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11853
Median Property Value$93,700$142,500
Median Household Income$83,194$2
Monthly Housing Costs$421$0
Real Estate Taxes$472$5

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Velma

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Velma
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00016 (13.6%)6 (11.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99970 (59.3%)14 (26.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99927 (22.9%)17 (32.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (4.2%)16 (30.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total118 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Velma

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Velma
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99922 (18.6%)6 (11.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (5.1%)5 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (6.8%)2 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (6.8%)5 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (18.6%)5 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more7 (5.9%)28 (52.8%)
Total118 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Velma

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Velma
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x87 (73.7%)107,589 (202,998.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x3 (2.5%)27 (50.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more27 (22.9%)14 (26.4%)
Total118 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Velma

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Velma
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80097 (82.2%)3 (5.7%)
$800 to $1,49915 (12.7%)23 (43.4%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)7 (13.2%)
Total118 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Velma

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Velma

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Velma
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years27 (93.1%)2 (6.9%)
6 to 18 Years104 (98.1%)2 (1.9%)
19 to 25 Years13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
26 to 34 Years43 (82.7%)9 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years70 (84.3%)13 (15.7%)
45 to 54 Years61 (82.4%)13 (17.6%)
55 to 64 Years89 (86.4%)14 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total501 (89.8%)57 (10.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Velma

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Velma
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born27 (93.1%)2 (6.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen104 (98.1%)2 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Velma

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Velma
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000102 (77.3%)30 (22.7%)
$25,000 to $49,999108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99940 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (84.6%)14 (15.4%)
$100,000 and over174 (93.0%)13 (7.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Velma

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Velma
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 68 (27.6%)19 (65.5%)
6 to 18 Years66 (62.3%)38 (35.8%)
19 to 25 Years6 (35.3%)7 (41.2%)
25 to 34 Years5 (9.6%)38 (73.1%)
35 to 44 Years20 (24.1%)50 (60.2%)
45 to 54 Years4 (5.4%)57 (77.0%)
55 to 64 Years19 (18.4%)73 (70.9%)
65 to 74 Years56 (94.9%)52 (88.1%)
75 Years and over35 (100.0%)33 (94.3%)
Total219 (39.3%)367 (65.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Velma

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Velma
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (10.9%)
35 to 64 Years14 (10.8%)17 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.6%)6 (37.5%)
75 Years and over8 (72.7%)14 (58.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Velma

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Velma: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.6%)3 (18.8%)
75 Years and over6 (54.5%)10 (41.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Velma: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Velma: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years4 (3.1%)5 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Velma: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (10.9%)
35 to 64 Years12 (9.3%)9 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.6%)3 (18.8%)
75 Years and over6 (54.5%)6 (25.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Velma: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.3%)
35 to 64 Years6 (4.6%)9 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (18.2%)4 (16.7%)

Technology Access in Velma

Computing Device Access in Velma

Computing Device Access in Velma
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17473.1%
Smartphone21992.0%
Tablet8937.4%
No Computing Device198.0%
Total238100.0%

Internet Access in Velma

Internet Access in Velma
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home10845.4%
Cellular Data Only4920.6%
Satellite Internet198.0%
No Internet4820.2%
Total238100.0%

Velma Summary

Velma is a small town located in Stephens County, Oklahoma. It is situated in the southwestern part of the state, about 20 miles east of Duncan. The town was founded in 1901 and was named after Velma B. Johnson, the daughter of a local rancher. The population of Velma was 1,072 at the 2010 census.

History

Velma was founded in 1901 by the Choctaw Nation. The town was named after Velma B. Johnson, the daughter of a local rancher. The town was originally a trading post for the Choctaw Nation, and it was also a stop on the Fort Smith and Western Railroad. The town grew quickly, and by 1910, it had a population of over 500.
Velma was incorporated in 1911 and was the first town in Stephens County to be incorporated. The town was a center of commerce for the surrounding area, and it was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a livery stable, and a general store.

Geography

Velma is located in southwestern Oklahoma, about 20 miles east of Duncan. The town is situated in the Red Bed Plains region of the state, and it is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The town is located at an elevation of 1,072 feet above sea level.
The climate in Velma is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 64 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 28 inches.

Economy

The economy of Velma is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is used for cattle and sheep ranching. The town is also home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a livery stable, and a general store.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Velma was 1,072. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.2% from other races. The median household income was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,500.

Conclusion

Velma is a small town located in southwestern Oklahoma. It was founded in 1901 and was named after Velma B. Johnson, the daughter of a local rancher. The town was originally a trading post for the Choctaw Nation, and it was also a stop on the Fort Smith and Western Railroad. The town has a population of 1,072, and the economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is also home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a livery stable, and a general store.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Velma?
Total Population of Velma is 558.
What is the Total Male Population of Velma?
Total Male Population of Velma is 280.
What is the Total Female Population of Velma?
Total Female Population of Velma is 278.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Velma?
There are 100.72 Males per 100 Females in Velma.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Velma?
There are 99.29 Females per 100 Males in Velma.
What is the Median Population Age in Velma?
Median Population Age in Velma is 41.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Velma
Average Family Size in Velma is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Velma
Average Household Size in Velma is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Velma?
Per Capita income in Velma is $29,208.
What is the Median Family Income in Velma?
Median Family Income in Velma is $83,160.
What is the Median Household income in Velma?
Median Household Income in Velma is $73,333.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Velma?
Income or Wage Gap in Velma is 58.1%.
Women in Velma earn 41.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Velma?
Inequality or Gini Index in Velma is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Velma?
There are 248 People in the Labor Forcein in Velma.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Velma?
56.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Velma.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Velma?
Unemployment Rate in Velma is 1.6%.