43-608: Del City is a city in Oklahoma County , Oklahoma , United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area . The population was 21,822 at the United States Census, 2020 , a 2.3% increase from 2010. Del City is located near two major interstate highways, both of which connect it to Oklahoma City . Interstate 40 bisects the town from the northwest to southeast, and Interstate 35 lies just
86-537: A Democrat in the county since LBJ. In 2024, Trump won the county, but again by a narrow plurality. However, his margin of victory was slightly larger than in 2020. School districts include: K-12: Elementary only: 35°29′N 97°32′W / 35.48°N 97.53°W / 35.48; -97.53 Oklahoma Legislature Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include
129-409: A Democratic House candidate, thereby changing parties. Horn would carry the county again in her 2022 Senate run , becoming the first Democratic Senatorial candidate to carry the county since David Boren 's 1990 landslide . In the 2020 United States Presidential election , Republican Donald Trump narrowly carried the county (1% margin), down from 10 points in 2016. It was also the best showing for
172-547: A council-manager form of town government. The city was named for Epperly's daughter, Delaphene Campbell. The city expanded through the annexation of Carter Park in 1954 and Midway Village in 1963. Del City attempted to annex the Rose Smith Addition but its residents incorporated and became the town of Smith Village . The city also acquired a piece of undeveloped land that separated it from Tinker Air Force Base . Oklahoma City annexed this same piece of land, and
215-530: A court fight ensued. In District court, Del City won and Oklahoma City appealed to the State Supreme Court. Del City officials, while awaiting the hearing, pursued negotiation again with Oklahoma City this time accepting 20 acres (81,000 m) along the Tinker AFB boundary. Del City, having expanded to its greatest possible physical limits in 1964, joined Midwest City and Norman in underwriting
258-476: A north-northeast trajectory, exiting the city near Sooner Road and Woodview Drive. Hail and high winds were experienced by residents in the surrounding area. President Bill Clinton visited Del City and the surrounding areas a few days later to view the damage caused by the storm. The tornado was the last to be classified as an F5 tornado in the United States under the original Fujita scale system before
301-409: A short distance west of the city. The city borders southeast Oklahoma City, Midwest City and Tinker Air Force Base . George Epperly, founded the city, which was incorporated by a vote of its residents in 1948. Del City is named after Epperly's eldest daughter, Delaphene Campbell. Since its incorporation Del City has expanded three times, first by annexing Carter Park in 1954, Midway Village in 1963 and
344-455: A wheat field 160 acres (0.65 km) large at the corner of SE 29th Street and Sunnylane Road in 1946 with a plan to build fifty houses. In 1948 there were 582 homes in Del City, 75% of which were built by George Epperly, Despite opposition, the unincorporated Epperly Heights and its 200 families voted to approve incorporation on October 9, 1948. In February 1959, Del City adopted a charter and
387-463: Is dedicated to the seven people who lost their lives during the May ;3 tornado. United States Air Force Staff Sergeant James Day was killed in an ATV accident on May 8, 1999, while he was patrolling an area of Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, which had been damaged in the tornado. He is also listed on the memorial. The tornado was the deadliest and most destructive of the numerous tornadoes that were part of
430-577: Is dedicated to twenty one servicemen killed while serving in various branches of the U.S. Military during World War II , the Vietnam War and the Iraq War . Dedicated in November 2010, the memorials include an armored personnel carrier and a Fallen Soldier Battle Cross being watched over by two crouched U.S. servicemen. The memorial also has a time capsule . Outdoor recreational areas include
473-538: Is in Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS). Zoned schools of the OKCPS portion are: Bodine Elementary School, Webster Middle School, and Capitol Hill High School . Del City also has three private schools (Destiny Christian School, Cristo Rey, and Christian Heritage Academy ). Rose State Community College is located within 15 miles (24 km) of Del City. An annual Armed Forces Day Parade
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#1732779601779516-723: Is in a region dominated by the Cross Timbers , an area of prairie and patches of forest at the eastern extent of the Great Plains . The region is essentially a transition buffer between the wetter and more forested Eastern Oklahoma and the semi-arid high plains of Western Oklahoma, and experiences extreme swings between dry and wet weather patterns. Climate is dominated by large differences in annual rainfall totals, with Central Oklahoma 's western boundary receiving far less rain than compared to its eastern boundary. Because of these convergences of dry and wet weather patterns, Del City
559-400: Is located at the heart of what is known as Tornado Alley , and is in one of the most tornado-prone areas in the United States. Eagle Lake is located within Del City; the lake is located in the northern part of the city and is the only large body of water. The lake is stocked with bass, catfish, bluegill, carp, vancuren trout and crappie. At the 2010 census, there were 21,332 people living in
602-672: Is put on by the city and Shriners in May each year. Historical exhibits can be found at the Oklahoma County & Western Museum, Del City Preservation & Historical Society, and War Memorial. The Oklahoma Country Western Music Hall of Fame hosts regular bluegrass and country events. The war memorial located opposite the Del City Community Center has several monuments dedicated to those who were killed in combat who were either born or lived in Del City. The memorial
645-594: Is the city's largest industry. MTM Recognition's corporate headquarters are in Del City at 3405 SE 29th Street. Del City is represented in the Oklahoma Legislature by District 94 Representative Andy Fugate and District 46 Senator Kay Floyd who is in her third term. On the national level Del City is represented by 4th district Representative Tom Cole , and by U.S. Senators James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin . Del City as had four newspapers Del City Leader , Del City Sun , Del City Times , and
688-491: The 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak . A 2006 National Geographic Channel documentary, Ultimate Tornado , discusses unusually violent tornado events and includes footage of the outbreak. The tornado ultimately claimed a total of 36 lives throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Oklahoma County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma . As of
731-480: The 2020 U.S. census , its population increased to 796,292, with a 2022-estimate at 802,559. Racially, the 2021 American Community Survey estimated 54.5% were non-Hispanic white , 15.8% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.8% multiracial, and 18.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race. An estimated 10.2% of its population between 2017 and 2021 were foreign-born residents. In 2010, there were 277,615 households, out of which 28.5% had children under
774-634: The 2020 census , the population was 796,292, making it the most populous county in Oklahoma. The county seat is Oklahoma City , the state capital and largest city. Oklahoma County is at the heart of the Oklahoma City metropolitan statistical area . Oklahoma County is one of seven counties in the United States to share the same name as the state it is located in (the other six being Arkansas County , Hawaii County , Idaho County , Iowa County , New York County (Manhattan), and Utah County ), and
817-771: The Del City News . The city also has its own Government-access Channel (KDEL). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 7.5 square miles (19 km), all land. The city is located in the Frontier Country region in the center of the state. Del City lies in the Sandstone Hills region of Oklahoma, known for hills of 250 to 400 feet (76 to 122 m) and two species of oak – blackjack oak (Quercus marilandica) and post oak (Q. stellata). Del City
860-574: The Enhanced Fujita Scale was implemented in February ;2007. Even so, within a few years most of the area had been rebuilt. The only visible evidence of the tornado's path today include the cluster of newly constructed homes, the absence of large trees, and an interruption in the row of evergreen trees that lined Sooner Road between 44th Street and 29th Street. A memorial stands along a walking and bike path on Sooner Road and
903-694: The Little River Reservoir Project that became Lake Thunderbird . The Del City Historical Society was organized in 1975 with Andy Evans as its first president. Several children of the Eighty-niners (89ers) still lived in the area, and they identified every original homestead within city limits. Residents also learned that their town was on the path of the 1870s Arbuckle Trail, a Texas to Kansas cattle trail. Wrestler and two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner John Smith resided in Del City. With home building and family-oriented amenities
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#1732779601779946-612: The Del City Ball Park, three bicycle and pedestrian trails, and Eagle Lake. The Eagle Harbor Aquatic Center water park is located behind the community center. Del City's largest church, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, was founded in 1956 as the St. Francis Xavier Church. The parish had grown to 340 families by 1966 and broke ground on a new building on 10 acres (40,000 m) along Sunnylane Road. Its name
989-772: The Southeastern USA. As a result of the Reconstruction era treaties signed between the US government and the Seminole and Creek nations in 1866, the land was taken from tribal jurisdiction but not assigned to other tribal governments, which in time led it to be called the Unassigned Lands . In 1889, the US federal government held a land run for the Unassigned lands, which led to the rapid settlement of
1032-518: The acquisition of an undeveloped piece of land between the city and Tinker AFB A large area of Del City was significantly impacted by the May 3, 1999, tornado outbreak that passed through the Oklahoma City metro area. Founded in Boone Township, Oklahoma County, as a "bedroom" community, Del City lies three miles (5 km) east of Oklahoma City and one mile (1.6 km) west of Midwest City . At
1075-497: The age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.26. As of 2021, there were 313,822 households with an average of 2.48 people per household. The median value of an owner-occupied housing unit
1118-562: The area. By 1890, Oklahoma County was called "County Two" and was one of seven counties established by the Organic Act of 1890. County business initially took place in a building at the intersection of California Avenue and Robinson Street until the construction of the first Oklahoma County Courthouse at 520 West Main Street in the 1900s. In 1937, the county government was moved to a building at 321 Park Avenue, which now serves only as
1161-459: The city. The population of the city peaked at 28,523 in 1980, just before the oil bust and subsequent economic downturn. In 2000, the population density was 2,935.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,133.5/km). The population 66.04 percent white , 17.07 percent African American , 4.03 percent Native American , 1.06 percent Asian , 0.02 percent Pacific Islander , and 7.06 percent of mixed race. Hispanics or Latinos of any race made up 7.02 percent of
1204-564: The county courthouse. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 718 square miles (1,860 km ), of which 709 square miles (1,840 km ) is land and 9.6 square miles (25 km ) (1.3%) is water. According to the 2010 U.S. census , there were 718,633 people, 277,615 households, and 172,572 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,013 inhabitants per square mile (391/km ). There were 319,828 housing units at an average density of 416 units per square mile (161 units/km ). The racial makeup of
1247-484: The county was 64.6% White , 15.4% Black or African American , 3.5% Native American , 3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 8.1% from other races , and 5.3% from two or more races; 15.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Throughout its population, 12.4% were of German , 12.3% Mexican , 10.1% Irish , 7.9% English , and 7.7% American ancestries according to the 2010 census. 84.4% spoke English and 11.5% Spanish as their first language. At
1290-702: The founding focus, industry was slow to develop in Del City to create any jobs (99 percent of Del Citians commuted to work in 1948, while only 96 percent commuted in 2000). Don's Alley Restaurant and Midwest Trophy Manufacturing are two businesses of long standing. Don Moore opened his hamburger grill at 4601 SE 29th Street in 1955, but on October 31, 2022 it was announced that Don's Alley Restaurant would permanently close. Midwest Trophy Manufacturing began in David R. Smith's garage in Del City in 1971. Midwest Trophy Manufacturing (now known as MTM Recognition) employs over 750 people throughout North America, 400 of them in Del City. It
1333-549: The growing Republican trend in Oklahoma since the end of World War II . It was one of the few areas in the South where Jimmy Carter didn't do well. However, the Republican share of votes for president has decreased in every election since the 2004 election (with the exception of 2024). In the 2022 Oklahoma gubernatorial election , Democratic candidate Joy Hofmeister received her largest vote share of any county, with 55.0% of
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1376-573: The largest single-site employer in Oklahoma. Other major employers in the area include Rose State College , AllianceHealth Midwest, base-affiliated companies and many of the major employers in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area . The Mid-Del School District provides education in almost all of Del City, with one high school ( Del City High School ), one middle school (Del City Middle School), three elementary schools (Del City Elementary School, Epperly Heights Elementary School and Townsend Elementary School) located in Del City. A small portion of Del City
1419-527: The only one of the seven to contain the state capital, and one of two to contain a city of the same name as well. The area that would someday be called Oklahoma County was originally inhabited by members of the indigenous nations of the Southern Plains, but by the 1830s the land would become part of the territory assigned to the Seminoles and Creeks after their removal from their ancestral lands in
1462-527: The population. There were 8,669 households and 5,538 families in the city in 2010. There were 9,580 housing units at an average density of 1,290.2 per square mile (498.1/km). Of those 8,669 households, 27.6 percent had children under the age of 18, 38.9 percent were headed by married couples living together, 18.8 percent were headed by a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1 percent were non-families. 27.2 percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9 percent had someone living alone who
1505-399: The turn of the 21st century, Del City was a 7.5-square-mile (19 km) community surrounded on the north, west, and south by Oklahoma City and on the east by Midwest City. Interstate Highway 40 bisects the town from the northwest to southeast. Oklahoma City streets define the boundaries: NE 10th Street on the north; Sooner Road on the east; SE 44th Street on the south; and Bryant Avenue on
1548-406: The vote and a modest improvement over the 2018 Democratic candidate, Drew Edmonson . Incumbent Republican Governor Mary Fallin was the last member of her party to win the county with 51.3% in 2014. Also, in the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma , Democrat Kendra Horn received 52.3% of the vote in Oklahoma County, which was the only county in the state to vote for
1591-580: The west. Northwestern corner of the city is a mile from the junction of Interstate 35 and Interstate 40, justifying its claim to being "the Crossroads of America." In the Land Run of 1889 , Jordan Pybas and his wife settled in what is present-day Del City. Five generations later the family still lives in the house that was completed in 1907. Before 1946 there were only two families living in what would become Del City. Developer George Epperly purchased
1634-436: Was $ 164,000 from 2017 to 2021, and the median gross rent was $ 929. In 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $ 42,916, and the median income for a family was $ 54,721. The per capita income for the county was $ 25,723. About 11.70% of families and 15.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.70% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over. In 2021, its median household income
1677-448: Was $ 32,218 and the median family income was $ 36,515. Males had a median income of $ 28,806 versus $ 21,997 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,717. About 10.5 percent of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8 percent of those under age 18 and 7.2 percent of those age 65 or over. The City of Del City has operated under a council-manager form of city government since 1959. Floyd Eason
1720-485: Was $ 58,239 with a per capita income of $ 34,129. Approximately 16.3% of the population lived at or below the poverty line. Since the second half of the 20th century, Oklahoma County has been quite conservative for an urban county. It swung from a 20-point victory for Harry Truman in 1948 to a 15-point victory for Dwight Eisenhower in 1952 . It has gone Republican in all but one presidential election since then; it narrowly voted for Lyndon Johnson in 1964. This mirrors
1763-468: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.04. In 2010, 26.1 percent of the population were under the age of 18, 9.01 percent from 18 to 24, 26.0 percent from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.7 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males. The median household income
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1806-541: Was changed to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in 1967. A large area of Del City was significantly damaged by the Bridge Creek–Moore F5 tornado that passed through the Oklahoma City metropolitan area on May 3, 1999. The tornado first touched down southwest of the community of Amber . The funnel was approximately a half-mile wide when it entered Del City as an F4 from the west near the intersection of S.E. 44th Street and Spiva Drive. The tornado continued on
1849-427: Was sworn in as Mayor on April 15, 2019. Four councilpersons represent each of the four wards of Del City. The city manager is currently held by Mike Cantrell. The Del City Police Department is headed by Police Chief Loyd Berger and is staffed by 34 full-time officers. The Del City Fire Department is headed by Fire Chief Brandon Pursell and is staffed by 30 full-time firefighters. Del City borders Tinker Air Force Base ,
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