Demographics
Population
As of 2009, Washington County’s population totaled 50,706. This is 3.7% greater than 5 years ago, and 3.5% since 1999. Population growth is below growth rates for the Tulsa CSA and the state of Oklahoma. The low growth rate can be partially explained by the merger between Phillips Petroleum Company and Conoco, Inc. in 2002 and the subsequent relocation of over half its work force to Houston. ConocoPhillips, previously Phillips, was and is the largest employer in Bartlesville.
| Population and growth rate | |||||
| Geographic Area | 2009 Population | 10-Year Net Change | 10-Year Percent | 5-Year Net Change | 5-Year Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 50,706 | 1,693 | 3.5% | 1,816 | 3.7% |
| Tulsa CSA | 979,721 | 76,077 | 8.4% | 53,659 | 5.8% |
| Oklahoma (State) | 3,687050 | 249,903 | 7.3% | 172,601 | 4.9% |
| Souce: U.S. Census Bureau |
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| Race & Ethnicity as a Percent of Total Population 2006-2008 | ||||
| Geographic Area | Washington County | Tulsa CSA | Oklahoma | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 81.4% | 81.1% |
76.2% |
| Black or African-American |
3.3% | 9.5% | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native |
14.3% | 11.2% |
11.7% | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | n/a | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Some Other Race | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 4.1% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 15.1% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau. May Exceed 100% due to race combinations. |
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A significant portion of the population is above 55 years of age, as compared to the Tulsa CSA, the state of Oklahoma, and the United States. Conversely, the number of people between 25 and 54 years is below these other areas. Median age for the Bartlesville area is 40.6 years old, higher than the state, nation and comparable communities.
| Age Groups by Percent of Total (2006-2008) | ||||
| Geographic Area | Under 25 | 25-54 | 55-plus | 65-plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 31.9% | 37.7% | 30.3% | 17.6% |
| Tulsa CSA | 34.7% | 41.3% | 24.0% | 12.6% |
| Oklahoma (state) | 35.1% | 40.4% | 24.2% | 13.2% |
| USA | 34.4% | 42.3% | 23.4% | 12.6% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | ||||
Workforce
Bartlesville draws upon a labor force of approximately 28,000 persons within Washington County. Over two-thirds of Washington County’s employed work force lives within the County itself, while another 12% come from surrounding Tulsa and Osage Counties. Almost half of the work force residing in Washington County – or 8,877 workers – works outside of the county, with the majority of those out-commuters working in Tulsa County. A labor force study conducted for the Bartlesville Area by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in 2009 identified the potential availability of workers among the current workforce, based on better working conditions. The study can be found at http://www.okcommerce.gov/Data-And- Research/Downloads/Labor-Force-Studies.
Unemployment & Employment Trends
Bartlesville’s unemployment rate has historically been lower than either the Tulsa Combined Statistical Area (CSA) or the state of Oklahoma. Although Bartlesville was not immune to the most recent recession, the impact here was delayed in coming and was far less severe compared to the rest of the U.S. and Oklahoma. After only a five-month period of year-to-year job losses during the first half of 2010, Bartlesville’s recovery has duplicated that of the rest of the nation. By contrast the U.S. has experienced 24 months of year-to-year job losses since 2007, and Oklahoma 17 months.
| Average Unemployment Rate | |||||
| Geographic Area | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 3.4% |
3.0% |
5.5% |
5.3% |
5.9% |
| Tulsa MSA |
3.9% |
3.6% |
6.8% |
7.6% |
6.6% |
| Oklahoma (state) |
4.1% |
3.7% |
6.4% |
6.9% |
6.9% |
| USA |
4.6% |
5.8% |
9.3% |
9.5% |
9% |
| Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (* Through September 2011) |
| Employment (through April 2010) | ||||
| Geographic Area |
Labor Force |
Employed |
Unemployed |
Unemployment Rate |
| Washington County |
28,419 |
26,909 |
1,510 |
5.3% |
| Tulsa MSA |
473,546 |
440,593 |
32,953 |
7.6% |
| Oklahoma (state) |
1,775,468 |
1,663,665 |
111,803 |
6.9% |
| USA |
153,911,000 |
139,302,000 |
146,609,000 |
9.5% |
| Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Worker Commuting Patterns (2008)
Wages
Average wage per job in Bartlesville is $40,728, as of 2010. This figure is 10% above the state and 9% below the nation. It is also lower than regionally-comparable job markets in Houston (TX) and Kansas City (MO-KS). Wage increases in Bartlesville have been lower than either the state or the nation, and lower than the Tulsa CSA.
| Average Wage per Job (unadjusted for inflation) | |||||
| Geographic Area | 2010 | 10-Year Net Change | 10-Year % Change | 5-Year Net Change | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | $42,773 | $11,161 | 35.3% | $8,989 | 26.6% |
| Tulsa CSA | $41,793 | $11,393 | 37.5% | $6,030 | 16.9% |
| Houston, TX-MSA | $55,838 | $16,089 | 40.5% | $9,288 | 20% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS/MSA | $46,574 | $11,473 | 32.7% | $5,886 | 14.5% |
| Oklahoma (state) | $38,882 | $11,714 | 43.1% | $6,416 | 19.8% |
| USA | $47,046 | $11,992 | 34.2% | $6,239 | 15.3% |
| Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Workforce Specialization
Bartlesville’s economy has several areas of distinct job specialization, as measured by a Location Quotient (LQ). Specialization is identified by measuring industry employment concentration relative to the nation. Using a national LQ equal to 1.0, local specialization is indicated for any LQ greater than 1.0. For example, the Natural Resources sector (NAICS Code 21) exhibits a very high degree of specialization, with a LQ of 19.2. A high LQ indicates that a worker pool exists locally for a particular industry.
| Local Industry Specialization (1st Qtr 2010) Ranked by Degree of Specialization |
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| NAICS Code | Industry | L.Q. |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Natural Resources | 19.2 |
| 22 | Utilities | 2.4 |
| 11 | Agriculture | 1.8 |
| 44-45 | Retail Trade | 1.6 |
| 56 | Administrative & Waste Services | 1.2 |
| 62 | Health Care & Social Assisstance | 1.1 |
| 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1.0 |
| 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | 1.0 |
| 23 | Construction | 0.8 |
| 52 | Finance & Insurance | 0.8 |
| 61 | Educational Services | 0.7 |
| 90 | Government | 0.7 |
| 54 | Professional & Technical Services | 0.7 |
| 53 | Real Estate and Rental & Leasing | 0.6 |
| 31-33 | Manufacturing | 0.5 |
| 51 | Information | 0.4 |
| 48-49 | Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4 |
| 42 | Wholesale Trade | 0.4 |
| 55 | Management of Companies & Enterprises | 0.3 |
| Source: Economic Modeling Specialist, Inc. |
| Industrial Composition, as percent of total Private Employment (2009 Average) | ||||||
| Industry | Washington County | Tulsa MSA* | Houston, TX | Kansas City | Oklahoma | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources & Mining |
21.3% | 2.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 4.7% | 1.7% |
| Construction | 2.9% | 6.0% | 8.7% | 5.4% | 5.9% | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% | 13.6% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 11.2% | 11.1% |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities |
22.8% | 23.7% | 24.0% | 24.0% | 23.8% | 23.0% |
| Information | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | NA | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Financial Activities | 5.2% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.9% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Professional & Business Services |
10.8% | 15.7% | 16.8% | NA | 14.1% | 15.4% |
| Education & Health Services |
16.6% | 15.9% | 12.8% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 17.0% |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 11.0% | 10.7% | 11.0% | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Source: U.S. Bureau Labor of Statistics. * Tulsa MSA = 7-county/metro area. Tulsa CSA data unavailable. |
| Average Annual Earnings per Worker, by Major Industry (1st Qtr 2010) Ranked by Earnings | ||
| NAICS Code | Industry | Average Annual Earnings per Worker |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Natural Resources |
$101,994 |
| 22 | Utilities | $66,566 |
| 48-49 | Transportation & Warehousing |
$57,515 |
| 52 | Finance & Insurance | $52,023 |
| 42 | Wholesale Trade | $44,825 |
| 31-33 | Manufacturing |
$44,563 |
| 54 | Professional & Technical Services |
$44,171 |
| 90 | Government |
$43,010 |
| 62 | Health Care & Social Assistance |
$42,992 |
| -- | Average |
$41,035 |
| 51 | Information |
$36,834 |
| 55 | Management of Companies & Enterprises |
$34,731 |
| 23 | Construction |
$32,650 |
| 44-45 | Retail Trade |
$28,803 |
| 11 | Agriculture |
$25,289 |
| 56 | Administrative & Waste Services |
$23,219 |
| 61 | Educational Services |
$18,689 |
| 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation |
$17,402 |
| 53 | Real Estate and Rental & leasing |
$14,899 |
| 72 | Accommodation and Food Services |
$14,348 |
| Source: Economic Modeling Specialist, Inc. |
Education
Bartlesville’s labor force is relatively well-educated and can fulfill a wide range of jobs requiring skill and specialization. Nearly 90% of the population 25 years old and up holds a high school degree or higher, while over one-fourth – or 27% - holds a bachelor degree or higher. Bartlesville high school graduates outperform their peers, as evidenced by 2011 American College Testing (ACT) Scores. Bartlesville High School’s composite ACT scores ranked 6th among Oklahoma’s 463 schools with published results.
Should additional education or training be needed, numerous institutes of higher learning are located in and near Bartlesville. Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Rogers State University are located in the City of Bartlesville itself. Only an hour south in Tulsa are the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma University-Tulsa, Oklahoma State University-Tulsa, and Oral Roberts University, among others. Tulsa Technology Center and Tri-County Technology Center (Bartlesville) offer career and vocational training.
| Educational Attainment, Percent of Total Age 25+ (2006-2008) | ||
| Geographic Area | High School degree and higher | Bachelor Degree and higher |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 87.7% | 26.7% |
| Tulsa CSA | 87.0% | 24.9% |
| Houston, TX | 79.3% | 27.7% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 89.9% | 31.5% |
| Oklahoma (state) | 85.0% | 22.5% |
| USA | 84.5% | 27.4% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
| 2009 ACT Scores | |||||
| Geographic Area | Composite | English | Math | Reading | Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 22.7 | 23.0 | 21.3 | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Oklahoma (state) | 20.7 | 20.5 | 19.9 | 21.4 | 20.5 |
| USA | 21.1 | 20.6 | 21.0 | 21.4 | 21.1 |
| Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education |
Income
Per capita income in Bartlesville is $40,704, as of 2008. This figure is 12% above the state and 1% above the nation, while falling less than 1% below the Tulsa CSA. It is also above a regionally-comparable job market in Kansas City (MO-KS), although 13% below Houston (TX). Per capita income increases in Bartlesville have been higher or in line with all other geographic areas for the past 5 years.
Bartlesville has a significantly lower proportion of total income from earnings, 13.2 percentage points below the nation and 12 percentage points below the state. Likewise, at 29.5%, income from “Dividends, interest & rent” make up a notably larger proportion of total income in Bartlesville relative to the state, nation and comparable job market communities.
| Per Capita Income (unadjusted for inflation) | |||||
| Geographic Area | 2008 | 10-year Net Change | 10-Year % Change | 5-Year Net Change | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | $40,704 | $14,576 |
55.8% |
$10,825 |
36.2% |
| Tulsa CSA | $40,967 | $14,851 |
56.9% | $10,727 | 35.5% |
| Houston, TX |
$45,835 | $15,629 | 51.7% | $11,270 | 32.6% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS |
$40,396 | $11,401 | 39.3% | $6,280 | 18.4% |
| Oklahoma (State) | $35,969 | $14,020 | 63.9% | $9,060 | 33.7% |
| USA |
$40,166 | $12,908 | 47.4% | $7,895 | 24.5% |
| Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
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| Components of Personal Income, as a percent of total (2008) | ||||
| Geographic Area | Earnings | Retirement | Dividends, Interest & rent | Income Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | 53.4% | 15.7% |
29.5% |
1.4% |
| Tulsa CSA | 66.0% | 13.5% |
19.1% |
1.4% |
| Houston, TX |
77.1% | 8.4% |
13.2% |
1.3% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS |
77.1% | 12.1% | 15.6% |
1.3% |
| Oklahoma (State) | 65.4% | 15.9% |
16.9% | 1.8% |
| USA |
66.3% | 13.4% |
18.0% |
1.9% |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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