Area facts
Choctaw
Choctaw, Oklahoma by the numbers, from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- Population
- 12,303
- Median home value
- $242,100
- Median year homes were built
- 1983
- Size
- 27.2 square miles
Where Choctaw is
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Choctaw compared with the other areas we serve
Choctaw had about 12,303 people in the 2020-2024 Census estimates, the 8th largest of the 13 areas on our map, spread over 27.2 square miles.
That is about 452 people per square mile, 61% fewer than Oklahoma City's 1,148.
The median home value is $242,100, 5% above Oklahoma City's $231,300 and the 5th highest of the 13.
The typical home here was built in 1983, about 43 years ago, which puts Choctaw 8th oldest of the 13 by home age.
The areas closest to Choctaw in median home value are Mustang ($239,200) and Norman ($250,100).
By land area it sits near Yukon (26.5 square miles) and Midwest City (24.3 square miles).
For the schools in this part of the metro, see the Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools page.
What to know about Choctaw
Choctaw is a city just east of Oklahoma City. It began as a community in 1890 and incorporated in 1904.
Choctaw is in Oklahoma County, which is one of the four counties we work in. See Oklahoma County.
Homes here are in Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools, which had about 5,828 students across 8 schools (grades Pre-K-12) in 2024-25. We confirm the assigned school for any home before you decide.
Places on our Choctaw guide include Choctaw Creek, Choctaw Library, Choctaw Yellow Jackets Sports Complex, Choctaw Yellow Jackets Stadium, and Ten Acre Lake Park.
Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools schools include Choctaw ES, Choctaw HS, Choctaw MS, Griffith Meridian Elementary, L. W. Westfall ES, Nicoma Park ES, Nicoma Park Intermediate ES, Nicoma Park MS.
Restaurants and cafes on our Choctaw map include Boomerang Diner, Bubba's Sports Grill, China King Buffet, Harley's Cafe, Johnny's Italian Restaurant, Pizza Hut, Queso's Mexican Restaurant, Starbucks, Tasty Burger.
For shopping and groceries, the map lists Walmart Supercenter, Dollar General, Dollar Tree.
Parks and open space on the map: Alexis Clark Water Park, Barrel Springs Park and Splash Pad, Bouse Park, Choctaw Creek Park, Lloyd Williamson Park, Miskelly Playground, Optimist Park, Ten Acre Lake Park.
Things to do, from libraries and museums to theaters, golf and fitness: Choctaw Library, Alexis Clark Water Park and Splash Pad, Bouse Sports Complex, Choctaw Creek, Choctaw Yellow Jackets Sports Complex.
On our Choctaw map, by category: parks 8, arts and culture 1, recreation 8, restaurants 9, grocery 1, shopping 2. Open the Choctaw guide.
History
- A community formed here in 1890 after the land run, became a town in 1893 and incorporated in 1904.
- Despite the name, the city has no cultural or governmental ties to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Things to do
Choctaw Creek Park, at 2001 N. Harper Road, is the city's largest park, with an amphitheater, playground, fishing pond, disc golf, walking and equestrian trails, fitness stations and rentable pavilions.
The city
- Choctaw is a city in Oklahoma County in the Oklahoma City metro area.
- It has an elected city council led by a mayor and a council-appointed city manager.
Schools
- Most of the city is in Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools. The district website lists Choctaw Elementary, Choctaw Middle, Choctaw High, CNP Heartland Elementary, Griffith Meridian Elementary, L.W. Westfall Elementary, Nicoma Park Elementary and Nicoma Park Middle.
- Wikipedia notes parts of the city are also in Jones Public Schools and Oklahoma City Public Schools. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district.
Nearby: Midwest City, Oklahoma City and Jones.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 estimates. Not exact counts.