Oklahoma City By-The-Numbers...

[Laramie]

          Oklahoma City has now entered the top 20 populated cities in the United States per Mayor Holt

               https://twitter.com/davidfholt/status/1530652400675168257

         

Mayor David Holt
@davidfholt


Ranking at #20 in the new Census estimate of American cities, Oklahoma City has 687,725 residents as of July 1, 2021.   This is a jump from our 22nd-ranking in the 2020 Census, thanks to leapfrogging Nashville and Washington, DC.

     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_cities_by_population


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[heironymouspasparagus]

Yeah, but Nashville is still cooler - they have the Batman Building!!

[Laramie]

Yeah, but Nashville is still cooler - they have the Batman Building!!

     
 
Agree, Agree, Agree.  Very beautiful building...  Awesome to see in person.  Nashville is one of my favorite cities. 

[Laramie]

                      


         

                   Fiscal Year 2023: July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023

                                            $1,836.1 - 8.4% over 2022 -  (in millions)

                            https://www.okc.gov/departments/finance/financial-and-budget-reports/budge

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[Laramie]

Oklahoma City surpassed a population of 700,000 and have had two years in a row of our population growing by 10k per year.

  Link:  https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/oklahoma-city-ok-population

Oklahoma City is a city located in Cleveland and Oklahoma Counties Oklahoma. It is also the county seat of Oklahoma County, with a 2020 population of 701,266, it is the largest city in Oklahoma and the 22nd largest city in the United States.

Oklahoma City is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 2.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 681,054 in 2020. Spanning over 621 miles, Oklahoma City has a population density of 1,156 people per square mile.

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[Laramie]

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The Oklahoma City MSA was the 10th-fastest-growing large metro in the country and has grew twice as fast as the nation.

     2022 - Oklahoma City   population 701,266 - https://worldpopulationreview.com/states/cities/oklahoma

     Oklahoma City exceeded its projection in 2020 census report.


Oklahoma had net in-migration of 28,481 in 2021 and 32,528 in 2022 for a total of 61,009 in 2021-22. That ranks #10 nationally.

     The Top 10 in 2021-22

          1. Florida: 735,279
          2. Texas: 585,868
          3. North Carolina: 240,610
          4. Arizona: 183,033
          5. South Carolina: 166,219
          6. Georgia: 154,308
          7. Tennessee: 143,305
          8. Idaho: 82,519
          9. Alabama: 62,715
        10. Oklahoma: 61,009

[Laramie]

              Oklahoma City's MAPS Initiatives & Bonds investments:

             

               1990 July - The 1/8 of a cent sales tax appropriation passed by Oklahoma City on July 17, 1990 has improved the Oklahoma City Zoo.
               1993 $350 million - Bricktown Ballpark. Bricktown Canal, Cox Convention Center, Civic Center Music Hall, Downtown Arena, State Fairgrounds Improvements'
                                            Downtown Library, Oklahoma River & Oklahoma Spirit Trolleys
               2001 MAPS for Kids - $514 million and $180 million Oklahoma City Public Schools bond issue
               2007 $835.5 million program approved in 2007
               2008  Bonds $87.7 million NBA downtown arena improvements
               2009  MAPS 3 Initiative $777 million - Projects: Convention Center | Downtown Public Park | Modern Streetcar and Transit | Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Improvements | Senior
                                    Health & Wellness Centers | Oklahoma River Improvements | Trails | Sidewalks
               2022  MAPS 4 Initiative $1.1 billion.
               2022  $260 New County Jail Bonds
               2023  $955 million - Bonds Oklahoma City Public Schools


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[Laramie]

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              Oklahoma City and Tulsa continues to anchor State's Growth

                   

              2023 -update  Oklahoma State's population estimates eclipse 4,048,375
                                                                           
                                                                                      Tulsa city (411,867) - Tulsa metro (1,034,123)
                                                               
                                                                           
                                                     Oklahoma City city (694,800)  Oklahoma City metro (1,459,380)

 More than half of the State's 4,048,375 residents reside in the combined metros of Oklahoma City and Tulsa (2,493,503).


* * *  Breaking News * * *

         

A $1 billion investment by Enel North America for the Tulsa metro area with Solar PV Cell & Panel Manufacturing Facility at Tulsa's Port of Inola Industrial Park.

It will boost population estimates for 2025-26, this is a huge get for Tulsa, one that will see the metro population expand when the plant is in full production.  

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[Laramie]

          Oklahoma City, new data shows tourism numbers continue to increase.

               Link to KOCO-TV 5 ABC - Oklahoma City https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-tourism-numbers-increase/44870159

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[Laramie]

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     USA Today article list the fastest growing metro areas since 2019.  Oklahoma City ranks number 12

     Which metro areas are growing fastest? Since 2019, this is where most folks are flocking:

      1.  Austin, TX
      2.  Dallas, TX
      3.  Las Vegas, NV
      4.  Denver, Co
      5.  Orlando, FL
      6.  Phoenix, AZ
      7.  Houston, TX
      8.  Jacksonville, FL
      9.  Nashville, TN
    10.  Salt Lake City, UT
    11.  Seattle, WA
    12.  Oklahoma City, OK
    13.  Virginia Beach, VA
    14.  San Antonio, TX
    15.  Tampa, FL
    16.  Raleigh, NC
    17.  San Diego, CA
    18.  Portland, OR
    19.  Charlotte, NC
    20.  Kansas City, MO
    21.  Indianapolis, ID
    22.  Columbus, OH
    23.  Atlanta, GA
    24.  Miami, FL
    25.  Washington D. C.

    Link to top 50 metros:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/08/28/fastest-growing-metro-areas-since-2019/70659464007/

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[Laramie]

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           These 10 U.S. Cities Have the Best Airbnbs for Families
                                (and 2 Are in Oklahoma)

              Link:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/these-10-u-s-cities-have-the-best-airbnbs-for-families-and-2-are-in-oklahoma/ss-AA18fvbQ#image=1

                   
                                                                              4. Tulsa, OK

                  
                                                                              7. Oklahoma City, OK

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[Laramie]

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                  OKC voters approve hotel tax increase

                       The new rate will take effect October 1, 2024.

                       
                                 The 605 room Omni Convention Center Luxury Hotel is the city's largest by room count.

                 Tourism in Oklahoma City will get a much-needed boost following voter approval on August 27, to increase the City's portion of
                 the hotel tax from 5.50% to 9.25%. The new rate will take effect October 1. The tax is charged to people who stay overnight
                 in a hotel or rent a home-sharing property in Oklahoma City.

                       
                          The 225 room Hilton-Skirvin is one of the oldest hotels in Oklahoma City


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[Red Arrow]

Tourism in Oklahoma City will get a much-needed boost following voter approval on August 27, to increase the City's portion of the hotel tax from 5.50% to 9.25%. The new rate will take effect October 1. The tax is charged to people who stay overnight in a hotel or rent a home-sharing property in Oklahoma City.

So, what entity had their share of the hotel tax reduced?

[dbacksfan 2.0]

That's a pretty healthy jump. Comparing the new rate with a national list puts OKC in the top 5 highest rates in between Overland Park KS and Memphis TN.

About half way through the article is a list of 150 cities

https://www.hvs.com/article/9749/2023-hvs-lodging-tax-report-usa/#:~:text=To%20illustrate%2C%20Connecticut%20has%20the,does%20not%20restrict%20local%20taxes.

https://kfor.com/news/local/oklahoma-city-voters-approve-hotel-tax-increase/

[Red Arrow]

That's a pretty healthy jump. Comparing the new rate with a national list puts OKC in the top 5 highest rates in between Overland Park KS and Memphis TN.

From your 2nd link...

The city says the 9.25% hotel tax is in addition to the 4.5% state sales tax and the 4.125% City sales tax, for 17.875%.

Makes me want to avoid staying in OKC.