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OKC named among 10 Best Undervalued Places to Live
Oklahoma City was ranked fourth in U.S. News and World Report's Best Undervalued Places to Live, due to our strong housing market and "pro-business philosophy."
(July 16, 2009)
U.S. News and World Report | Archived Article
Economy
HISTORICAL & PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT
|
Region |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2020 |
|
Greater OKC |
394,047 |
575,558 |
638,786 |
790,307 |
864,616 |
982,296 |
Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2006; Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2000.
HISTORICAL & PROJECTED EARNINGS (MILLIONS 1996 $)
|
Region |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2020 |
|
Greater OKC |
$9,433 |
$15,946 |
$16,983 |
$23,505 |
$28,956 |
$35,050 |
Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2006; Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2000.
HISTORICAL & PROJECTED RETAIL SALES (MILLIONS 1996 $)
|
Region |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2010 |
2020 |
|
Greater OKC |
$5,812 |
$9,673 |
$8,998 |
$13,035 |
$15,911 |
$19,002 |
Source: Woods & Poole Economics, 2006.
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY
|
Region |
Agriculture & Mining |
Construction |
Manufacturing |
Transport. and Util. |
Trade |
FIRE |
Services |
|
Greater OKC |
43,186 |
40,419 |
50,437 |
34,805 |
174,476 |
60,952 |
266,578 |
Source: Woods & Poole Economics 2006; Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2000.