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The current estimated population of Ardmore is 24,900, with a gender distribution of 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown steadily, benefiting from its location between Oklahoma City and Dallas, and its strong economic base in manufacturing and energy.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1887
  • County: Carter County
  • Land area: 51.7 square miles
  • Population density: 481 people per square mile
  • Area code: 580
  • Zip code: 73401

Geography and Location

Ardmore is located in southern Oklahoma, in Carter County, about halfway between Oklahoma City and Dallas. The town is situated near the Arbuckle Mountains, offering a mix of flat plains and rolling hills in the surrounding area. Ardmore experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The town is strategically located along Interstate 35, making it an important regional hub for commerce and transportation. Ardmore’s economy is diverse, with key industries including manufacturing, energy production, and agriculture. The town is home to the Michelin tire plant and several other large employers, contributing to its economic stability. Lake Murray State Park, located just south of Ardmore, provides residents with recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. Ardmore’s combination of small-town charm, economic opportunities, and access to outdoor activities makes it a desirable place to live and work in southern Oklahoma.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.9 years
Median household income: $28,046
Median house value: $61,600

Population by Race

Races in Ardmore:

  • White Non-Hispanic (71.6%)
  • American Indian (12.4%)
  • Black (11.3%)
  • Two or more races (4.4%)
  • Hispanic (3.7%)
  • Other race (1.6%)

Ancestries: United States (10.7%), Irish (9.5%), English (9.1%), German (8.4%), French (1.9%), Dutch (1.8%).

Elevation: 870 feet

Land area: 49.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ardmore

  • High school or higher: 77.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ardmore city

  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 56.0%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 14.0%

1.9% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +511 (+2.2%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Ardmore:

  • MERCY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER (1011 & 1012 14TH AVENUE, NORTHWEST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Ardmore:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ardmore:

Other public-use airports nearest to Ardmore:

  • ARDMORE DOWNTOWN EXECUTIVE (about 4 miles; ARDMORE, OK; Abbreviation: 1F0)
  • LAKE MURRAY STATE PARK (about 9 miles; OVERBROOK, OK; Abbreviation: 1F1)
  • ARDMORE MUNI (about 12 miles; ARDMORE, OK; Abbreviation: ADM)

Amtrak station:
ARDMORE (210 E. MAIN ST.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Ardmore:

  • SOUTHERN OKLAHOMA TECHNOLOGY CENTER (Full-time enrollment: 172; Location: 2610 SAM NOBLE PKY; Public; Website: www.sotc.org)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE HORSESHOEING SCHOOL (Location: RTE 1 BOX 28B DOGWOOD RD; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ardmore:

  • NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (about 39 miles; GAINESVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,018)
  • GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; DENISON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,082)
  • EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; ADA, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,429)
  • SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; DURANT, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,165)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (about 65 miles; DENTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 21,673)
  • TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY (about 67 miles; DENTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,746)
  • COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE-CENTRAL PARK (about 74 miles; MCKINNEY, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,514)

Schools

Public high schools in Ardmore:

  • ARDMORE HS (Students: 832; Location: 701 VETERANS BLVD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • DICKSON HS (Students: 382; Location: ROUTE 4, BOX 122; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • PLAINVIEW HS (Students: 349; Location: INT. OF PLAINVIEW AND MYALL RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Ardmore:

  • ARDMORE MS (Students: 648; Location: 511 VETERANS BLVD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • WILL ROGERS ES (Students: 553; Location: 11 MONROE N.W.; Grades: PK – 01)
  • DICKSON ES (Students: 419; Location: HWY 199 E. & 177N.; Grades: PK – 03)
  • PLAINVIEW PRIMARY ES (Students: 382; Location: 1140 S. PLAINVIEW; Grades: PK – 02)
  • PLAINVIEW MS (Students: 326; Location: 1140 SOUTH PLAINVIEW ROAD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • CHARLES EVANS ES (Students: 315; Location: 611 MAXWELL; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • PLAINVIEW IES (Students: 291; Location: 1140 S. PLAINVIEW ROAD; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • DICKSON UPPER ES (Students: 266; Location: RT. 4, BOX 122; Grades: 04 – 06)
  • LINCOLN ES (Students: 256; Location: STANLEY & FST SW; Grades: 01 – 05)
  • JEFFERSON ES (Students: 255; Location: 333 CARTER SE; Grades: 01 – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Ardmore:

  • OAK HALL SCHOOL (Students: 125; Location: PO BOX 1807; Grades: KG – 6)
  • BEAVERS ADVENTIST ACADEMY (Students: 31; Location: RT 5 BOX B-45; Grades: 1 – 9)

Libraries

Libraries in Ardmore:

  • CHICKASAW REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $797,773; Location: 601 RAILWAY EXPRESS; 203,839 books; 3,586 audio materials; 4,036 video materials; 225 serial subscriptions)
  • ARDMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $658,270; Location: 320 “E” N. W.; 70,825 books; 488 audio materials; 496 video materials; 180 serial subscriptions)

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