Area facts

Midwest City

Midwest City, Oklahoma by the numbers, from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Population
58,297
Median home value
$164,500
Median year homes were built
1975
Size
24.3 square miles

Where Midwest City is

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Midwest City compared with the other areas we serve

Midwest City had about 58,297 people in the 2020-2024 Census estimates, the 5th largest of the 13 areas on our map, spread over 24.3 square miles.

That is about 2,399 people per square mile, 109% more than Oklahoma City's 1,148.

The median home value is $164,500, 29% below Oklahoma City's $231,300 and the 13th highest of the 13.

The typical home here was built in 1975, about 51 years ago, which puts Midwest City 4th oldest of the 13 by home age.

The areas closest to Midwest City in median home value are Guthrie ($186,600) and Arcadia ($187,500).

By land area it sits near Moore (22.1 square miles) and Yukon (26.5 square miles).

For the schools in this part of the metro, see the Midwest City-Del City Schools page.

What to know about Midwest City

Midwest City was founded in 1942 beside what is now Tinker Air Force Base, which sits along its south side, and was planned as a model city. It was incorporated in 1943.

Midwest City is in Oklahoma County, which is one of the four counties we work in. See Oklahoma County.

Homes here are in Midwest City-Del City Schools, which had about 12,087 students across 19 schools (grades Pre-K-12) in 2024-25. We confirm the assigned school for any home before you decide.

Places on our Midwest City guide include Hidden Creek Family Golf Course, John Conrad Regional Golf Course, Midwest City Library, Charles J Johnson Central Park, Charles J Johnson Central Park at Town Center Plaza, Joe B. Barnes Regional Park, and Regional Park.

Midwest City-Del City Schools schools include Barnes ES, Carl Albert HS, Carl Albert MS, Cleveland Bailey ES, Country Estates ES, Del City ES, Del City HS, Del City MS, Epperly Heights ES, Midwest City ES, Midwest City HS, Midwest City MS, Parkview ES, Pleasant Hill Ec Center.

Restaurants and cafes on our Midwest City map include Applebee's, Black Bear Diner, Blaze Pizza, Bricktown Brewery, Cheddar's, Chili's, Chiu Wu, Comalli Mexican Kitchen, Creperie European Cafe, Holliday Doughnuts.

For shopping and groceries, the map lists ALDI, Crest Foods, Crest Foods (Douglas Blvd), Crest Foods (E. Reno), Mid Del Farmers' Market, Sam's Club, Abundant Flowers and Gifts, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Big Lots, Burlington.

Parks and open space on the map: Alfalfa Grove Park, Apple Grove Park, Boulevard at Lakeside Dog Park, Butterfly Garden, Charles J Johnson Central Park, Charles J Johnson Central Park at Town Center Plaza, East Haven Park, Elks Park.

Things to do, from libraries and museums to theaters, golf and fitness: Midwest City Library, Rose State College Performing Arts Center, Doug Hunt Softball Complex, Hidden Creek Family Golf Course, John Conrad Regional Golf Course, Marion C. Reed Ballpark, American Legion, Coast to Coast Club, Ghostrider Saloon, Midwest City Warren Theatre.

On our Midwest City map, by category: parks 38, arts and culture 2, recreation 10, restaurants 26, grocery 10, shopping 23, entertainment 5. Open the Midwest City guide.

History

  • Midwest City was founded in 1942 as a community supporting the nearby military air depot, about nine miles east of Oklahoma City.
  • Developer William Paul "Bill" Atkinson named it for the airfield's proposed name, Midwest Air Depot, which later became Tinker Air Force Base.
  • The city incorporated on March 11, 1943, and voters adopted a charter with a council and city manager in 1948.
  • Oscar Rose Junior College, now Rose State College, held its first classes in 1970.

Getting around

Interstate 40 runs through the city, with shopping and the Tinker Air Force Base air museum along it (Wikipedia, cross-check only).

Things to do

  • John Conrad Regional Golf Course and Hidden Creek Family Golf Course: city-run golf.
  • Reno Swim and Slide: city pool.
  • Nick Harroz Community Center: home of the Parks and Recreation office, with reservable rooms.
  • Midwest City MAC (Multi-Athletic Complex), Doug Hunt Softball Complex and Marion C. Reed Ballpark: reservable sports facilities.
  • Tinker Air Show, Mid America Street Fest and Veterans Day Parade: annual events on the city's events page.
  • Holiday Lights Spectacular and Light the City: seasonal events on the city's events page.

The city

  • Midwest City is in Oklahoma County, east of Oklahoma City.
  • It uses a council-manager form of government.

Services

  • Trash service is run by the city's Public Works Solid Waste division.
  • The city site lists utility services and payments, recycling through Public Works, municipal court, animal welfare and a senior center.

Nearby: Oklahoma City and Choctaw.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 estimates. Not exact counts.