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The current estimated population of Amber, Oklahoma is 438, with 50.3% male and 49.7% female. The town has seen modest growth, maintaining its rural character in central Oklahoma.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1903
  • County: Grady
  • Land area: 2.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 183 people per square mile
  • Area code: 405
  • Zip code: 73004

Geography and Location

Amber, Oklahoma is located in Grady County, about 35 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. The town is surrounded by farmland and open plains, typical of central Oklahoma’s rural landscape. Amber offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere with easy access to larger towns and cities via State Highway 92. The town’s proximity to Oklahoma City makes it a convenient location for commuters who prefer a rural lifestyle while still having access to urban amenities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 29.1 years
Median household income: $32,083
Median house value: $45,900

Population by Race

Races in Amber:

  • White Non-Hispanic (87.8%)
  • American Indian (8.8%)
  • Two or more races (4.3%)
  • Hispanic (2.0%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1.2%)

Ancestries: United States (10.4%), English (5.1%), German (4.7%), Italian (2.9%), Irish (2.2%), Norwegian (1.0%).

Elevation: 1250 feet

Land area: 3.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amber

  • High school or higher: 82.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amber town

  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 70.1%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +86 (+21.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amber:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amber:

  • WILL ROGERS WORLD (about 25 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Abbreviation: OKC)
  • TINKER AFB (about 39 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Abbreviation: TIK)
  • HENRY POST AAF (about 52 miles; FORT SILL, OK; Abbreviation: FSI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amber:

  • CHICKASHA MUNI (about 8 miles; CHICKASHA, OK; Abbreviation: CHK)
  • CLARENCE E PAGE MUNI (about 23 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Abbreviation: F29)
  • EL RENO MUNI AIR PARK (about 23 miles; EL RENO, OK; Abbreviation: F28)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amber:

  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 5,220)
  • SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; BETHANY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,002)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 31 miles; NORMAN, OK; Full-time enrollment: 20,154)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 31 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,164)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,234)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 34 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,447)
  • ROSE STATE COLLEGE (about 40 miles; MIDWEST CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,067)

Schools

Public high school in Amber:

  • AMBER-POCASSET HS (Students: 112; Location: 401 EAST; Grades: 10 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Amber:

  • AMBER-POCASSET ES (Students: 225; Location: 401 E. MAIN; Grades: PK – 06)
  • AMBER-POCASSET JHS (Students: 111; Location: 401 EAST MAIN; Grades: 07 – 09)

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