2000 University Drive, Suite 2 - Claremore OK 74017
(918) 341-4755 FAX (918) 343-7532
Tim Hight, Executive Director
THE REGION
Located in the Tulsa Metropolitan Area in northeast Oklahoma, Claremore is the seat for Rogers County, Oklahoma's fastest growing county (2001-06). A thirty minute drive from Tulsa, the community offers a wide range of cultural events, recreational activities, housing choices, outstanding schools and hospitals. Claremore has consistently grown in population, and average income for the last ten years.
Claremore offers many advantages to businesses and employees, including educational opportunities such as 13 colleges and universities within a 30 mile radius such as Rogers State University, Tulsa University, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Technology Center and the Northeast Technology Center. Claremore provides many ingredients for a great lifestyle and a thriving business.
| Tulsa Metro Demographic Data– 2006 | Tulsa Metro Economy Data - 2007 |
| Total Population 903,868 | 35,393+companies |
| Total Households 356,205 | 424,200 employees* |
| Median Age 36.5 | 25 public companies |
| Under18 Years Percentage 25.7% | 1,276 headquarter locations |
| 65 Years and Older Percentage 12.4% | 4,848 branch locations |
| Male - Female Percentage 49.1% - 50.9% | 29,748 single locations |
| 9,982 sole proprietorships | |
| 82% of businesses have less than 10 employees | |
*Source 2006-2008 American Community - US. Census Bureau |
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WORKFORCE Civilian Labor Force Population 16 years and Over Percentage of 25 years and Over High School Graduates Percentage of 25 years and Over College Graduates Number Unemployed 2008 Unemployment Rate 2006 |
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*Source 2006-2008 American Community - US. Census Bureau
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INCOME |
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| Median Household Income | $46,258 |
| Per Capita | $25,297 |
*Source 2006-2008 American Community - US. Census Bureau |
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Industry by Number of Employees |
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| Manufacturing | 58,649 |
| Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance | 86,773 |
| Retail Trade | 47,655 |
| Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, Support, Waste Management Services |
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| Arts, Entertainment and Recreation, Accommodation & Food Services |
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| Construction | 31,497 |
Wholesale Trade |
16,114 |
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*Source 2006-2008 American Community - US. Census Bureau
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