Geography

Pawnee is located at 36°20'11" North, 96°48'5" West (36.336260, -96.801494).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²). 5.7 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Population Totals U.S. Census   Most Recent Year Estimate Projections   1990 2000 2002 2005 2010 2015 2020 Pawnee County 16,612   15,575   16,800 17,300 18,200 19,200 20,200  Population by Age Median Age: 38.5 25 and Over   10,997   Under 5 years   1,039   5 to 9 years   1,222   10 to 14 years   1,341   15 to 19 years   1,238   20 to 24   783   25 to 34   1,870   35 to 44   2,476   45 to 54   2,332   55 to 59   1,024   60 to 64   834   65 to 74   1,309   75 to 84   842   65 and Over   2,453   85 and Over   302      Population by Race   One Race Only, White   13,667 One Race Only, Black or African American   114 One Race Only, American Native   2,015 One Race Only, Asian and Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders   42 One Race Only, Other   40 Two or More Races   734 Hispanic   192 White alone, Not Hispanic   13,572 Race Alone or in Combination With Other Race:     White   14,379   Black or African American   170   American Native   2,683   Asian and Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders   58   Other Race   77    Population Density People per Square Mile   29 Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census. Summary File 1. 1990 population is from U.S. Census Bureau, 1990 Census, Summary File 1. Population within 30 miles estimated by Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Information Management Team, based on 2000 Census, Oklahoma residents only. Estimates of population within 30 miles of communities near state boundary lines will be higher than these estimates. Population projections for years 2005-2020 prepared by Oklahoma State Data Center, Information Management Team, Office of Business Development, Oklahoma Department of Commerce, November, 2002. Population tables by Age & Race are based on 2000 data.    Income  Median Household Income     $31,661  Number of Households     6,383 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census. Summary File 3. Income is for calendar year 1999.      Housing   Number of Housing Units    6,383   Percent Owner-Occupied    80.13%   Median Home Value    $56,300   Median Selling Price     ---   Median Asking Price    ---   Median Contract Rent    $419 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census. Summary File 3. Median Home Value and Median Asking Price, community contacts.

Educational Attainment Population 25 Years and Older 10,997 Percent High School Graduate or Higher 78.8% Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1% Less Than 9th Grade 616 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma 1,714 High School Graduate (Including Equivalency) 4,424 Some College, No Degree 2,359 Associate's Degree 556 Bachelor's Degree 868 Graduate or Professional Degree 460 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, Summary File 3, City data.     OKLAHOMA IS A RIGHT TO WORK STATE

Civilian Labor Force     Current   2000 Census Total Civilian Labor Force   7,790   7,657 Total Employed   7,200   7,268 Total Unemployed   590   389 Unemployment Rate   7.5%   5.1%  Labor Force Participation 2000 Participation Rate Total   60.07%     Males   68.82%     Females   51.72%     Sources: 2000 Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, Summary File 3. Civilian Labor Force data are for the entire county. Current Civilian Labor Force data are February, 2003. Source: Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, http://www.oesc.state.ok.us/, Labor Market Information. Civilian Labor Force, County. Labor Force Participation is City data. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, Summary File 3.