This section provides information on the state's major employers; Fortune 500 companies; statistical analysis of county business patterns, an annual series that organizes county economic data by industry; as well as statistics and information on minority and women-owned businesses, and income, wage, and poverty data. Data Resources provides useful links to research entities at Oklahoma State University, the state legislature, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and more.
WIA Economic Profiles Top
Four-page profiles with population, employment, wages, and commuting produced by Research and Economic Analysis at the Department of Commerce. Others will be added as they become available.
Northwest WIA Economic Profile 2009
Southeast WIA Economic Profile 2009
Labor Force Studies Top
In 2005, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the University of Oklahoma Public Opinion Learning Laboratory, and community economic development organizations across the state initiated a new round of local area labor force studies to gather statistics and analysis about Oklahoma's workforce. Today, there are 18 reports available for download covering each of the major areas of the state.
Each study provides a comprehensive look at the following areas:
- Local labor force profile;
- Numbers of underemployed workers;
- Commuting patterns;
- Willingness to change employers;
- Educational levels of Oklahoma's labor pool.
Follow the link below to download full reports or two-page briefs (where available) of each study.
www.okcommerce.gov/laborstudies
Economic Briefings Top
A four-page quarterly brief tracking gross state product, income, and tax revenues. Sources of this brief come from selected federal and state agencies.
Oklahoma Economic Briefing: Mortgage Loans
2007-02 Economic Briefing April 2007
2007-01 Economic Briefing March 2007
Economic Briefings Archives
Employment BriefingsTop
A two-page brief highlighting Oklahoma, regional, and U.S. labor force data. The briefing is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Regional State Employment and Unemployment" report.
October 2008 Employment Briefing
Employment Briefing Archives 2005-2007
Major Employers Top
The State of Oklahoma ranks as the largest employer in Oklahoma, followed by Wal-Mart/ Sam's Club and Tinker Air Force Base. For the complete list, which Commerce last updated in Winter 2007-2008 and includes the number of employees and industry sector classifications, click here.
Oklahoma Major Employers
Tulsa MSA Businesses at a Glance 2007
Wal-Mart/Sam's Club ranks as the Fortune 500 player with the largest Oklahoma presence, followed by Exxon. For the complete list, which Commerce last updated in June 2008 and includes the manufacturing, retail, and service industries, click below. Also available is a list of Fortune 500 companies with a large presence in Oklahoma County, Tulsa County, as well as various geographic regions of Oklahoma.
2008 Fortune 500 Companies in Oklahoma
2007 Fortune 500 Companies in Oklahoma County
2007 Fortune 500 Companies in Tulsa County
2007 Fortune 500 Companies in the Northeast Region Excluding Tulsa County
2007 Fortune 500 Companies in the Northwest Region
2007 Fortune 500 Companies in the South-Central and Southeast Regions
2007 Fortune 500 Companies in the Southwest Region
New Growth & Expansions Top
As more and more companies choose to take advantage of Oklahoma's pro-business environment and aggressive incentive packages, it's important to keep tabs on this new growth and expansion. The following reports take stock of Oklahoma's growing manufacturing sector, which is one of the state's most important industries.
New & Expanded Manufacturers First Quarter 2009
New & Expanded Manufacturers Second Quarter 2009
New & Expanded Manufacturers Third Quarter 2009 NEW!
2008 Annual Report Announced New & Expanded Manufacturers
Annual Total Announcements Summary 1970 to 2007
Provides a summary table of announced manufacturing investment and the number of jobs created from that investment from 1970 to 2007.
Announced New and Expanded Manufacturers and Selected Services Reports
Provides an overview of manufacturing activity and investment on an annual basis, beginning in 1999.
County Business PatternsTop
The County Business Patterns represent a data series that provides economic information by county and industry. The information and statistics presented within this series helps business and government decision-makers study the economic activity of small areas; analyze economic changes over time; and serves as a benchmark for statistical series, surveys, and databases between major economic census efforts.
County Business Patterns covers most of a county's economic activity. However, exclusions include data on the self-employed, employees of private households, railroad employees, agricultural production employees, and most government employees.
2006 County Business Patterns (While not yet in PDF format, this data is available.)
Economic CensusesTop
The Economic Census represents the major source of information about the structure and functioning of the nation's economy. Taken every five years and organized by industry, PDF downloads are available for most Oklahoma industry sectors from Accommodation & Food Services to Construction, Finance & Insurance, and Utilities and Wholesale Trade. Follow the link below for a list of the industry reports available for download. 2002 Economic Census Geographic Sereies reports are being released on a flow basis through Fall 2005.
2002 Economic Census by Industry
1997 Economic Census by Industry
Minority & Women-Owned BusinessesTop
Information about the state's minority and women-owned businesses comes from the following reports, which organize the statistics and analysis by geographic region and industry and detail employment size and number of places where the businesses operate. Follow the link below for a list of the reports available for download. The first 2002 Minority and Women-Owned Business was released in January 2006.
2002 Minority and Women-Owned Business Reports
1997 Minority and Women-Owned Business Reports
Income, Wages & Poverty DataTop
Information found in the following specific reports comes from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the Census Bureau. It includes total personal income, per capita income, average wages, and poverty data and analysis. Note: Link to these reports currently listed under Demographic Data-Income, Poverty, & Wages.
State Information:
Average Wage per Job by State: 2000-2005
Per Capita Personal Income for States 2000-2006
Bureau of Economic Analysis: Quarterly State Personal Income Reports:
State Personal Income: First Quarter 2007
State Personal Income: Second Quarter 2007
State Personal Income: Third Quarter 2007
County Information:
Average Wage per Job by County & MSA: 2000-2005
2000-2007 County and MSA Per Capita Personal Income
Total Personal Income for Counties and MSAs: 2000-2005
1997-2007 County Income and Poverty Estimates If you have any questions, contact Steven Barker, 405-815-5182.
Community Information:
1995-2007 School District Income and Poverty Levels If you have any questions, contact Steven Barker, 405-815-5182.
Consumer Price Index/Inflation RateTop
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is the index used for the national inflation rate. Data shown here is monthly from 1978 to the most current month in which data is available for 2008.
Consumer Price Index
Gross State ProductTop
Gross State Product, produced by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is the value added in production by the labor and capital located in a state.
1997 to 2008 BEA Oklahoma Gross Domestic Product by Industry NEW!
Oklahoma-Specific Export Research Top
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce compiles a variety of reports and publications that track the state's export activity and give you the information needed to trade internationally. The newest report -- Oklahoma's Exports for 2008 -- is available through the link below or click on the archives link for additional reports dating back to 2005.
2008 Oklahoma Exports Overview
Oklahoma Export Report Archives
Health Insurance Estimates: 2000Top
These new experimental health insurance estimates give the number insured, number uninsured, and percent uninsured for the total population and persons under 18 years of age by county in Oklahoma. All states are available on the Census Bureau website.
Health Insurance Estimates by County: 2000
Health Insurance Estimates by County Under 18: 2000
Kids CountTop
For information on issues confronting Oklahoma's children across the state and throughout our counties, turn to the annual Oklahoma KIDS COUNT Factbook. The factbook gives numbers and information on teen births, child abuse, juvenile crime, high school dropouts, child and teen deaths, child poverty, infant mortality and low birth-weight infants.
Data ResourcesTop
Agricultural Census--U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Census of Agriculture--conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Census Bureau--includes agricultural statistics for each county, state, and for the nation as a whole. For more information about this census or for other agriculture-related stats and analysis, check out the National Agricultural Statistics Service.
American FactFinder
Use the American FactFinder to view, print, and download statistics about population, housing, industry, and business. Using FactFinder, you can also find U.S. Census Bureau products, create reference and thematic maps, and search for specific data.
Oklahoma Legislature
From the Oklahoma legislature website, you can check on the status of bills affecting your community's economic development efforts or your industry; monitor the appropriations committee activities; review meeting notices and agendas; and much more.
Oklahoma State University's College of Business Administration
The Oklahoma State University College of Business Administration's Center for Applied Economic Research provides a variety of economic and business data and analysis, including forecasts like the "2004 Oklahoma Economic Outlook;" research reports about different industry sectors, including "Energy Prices and the Oklahoma Economy," "The Economic Impact of Oklahoma's Child Care Industry," and "The Economic Impact of Oil and Gas Production and Drilling on the Oklahoma Economy;" and various historical databases organized by state, county, and city.
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service works through a network of Cooperative Extension Educators in every county to help residents address local issues and concerns. County personnel call upon state, district, and area extension specialists who develop programs based on research provided by federal and state agencies and the OSU College of Business Administration and School of Agriculture to help Oklahomans solve problems, promote leadership, and manage resources wisely. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service programs focus on the following:
- Increasing opportunities for agricultural enterprises;
- Natural resources and environmental management;
- Food, nutrition, health, and safety education;
- Youth, family, and community development.
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Each division (air quality, water quality, and land protection) of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), issues a variety of publications and reports containing statewide economic and business data.
Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce--the 21st Century Annual Report
For Oklahoma's 21st Century Annual Report, the state Chamber of Commerce asked Oklahoma economists to provide an overview of two of the state's leading economic development incentives--the Ad Valorem Tax Exemption and the Quality Jobs Program. Within this report, the economists also discuss the pros and cons of a state lottery and the economic development aspects of lawsuit reform.
Contact:
Debra Lea
405-815-5183
800-879-6552
