Durant, OK Metro Area is a vibrant and diverse city located in the Southeastern part of Oklahoma. With a population of 45,809 and a population density of 54.17 people per square mile, it is much smaller than the US average of 93.29 people per square mile. The city is home to many businesses such as Burke's Outlet, Walmart Supercenter, and Texas Roadhouse. In addition to these retail centers, Durant also has several year-round outdoor activities for visitors and residents alike that include hiking trails at Blue River Trails State Park and fishing spots along the Red River. There are also many demographic organizations in Durant such as the Durant Main Street Association which works to increase tourism in the area. Local sporting events include baseball games for the local minor league team, the Durant Demize FC, football games for Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU), basketball games for SOSU's Savage Storm basketball team as well as several other sports teams in town for various schools.
The population in Durant Metro Area is 45,809. There are 51 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Durant Metro Area is 36.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Durant Metro Area is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Durant Metro Area
- 50.3% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 30.3% are married with children
- 17.1% have children, but are single
Race in Durant Metro Area
- 71.9% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 15.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 5.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander