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Oklahoma Communities

Successful. Empowered. Engaged.
The Community and Economic Development program seeks to empower Oklahoma’s communities to achieve their local visions through education and technical assistance. With a focus on sustainable economic development, this Extension program facilitates strategic planning for economic development and provides various types of data and analysis to support local economic development efforts. 
The links listed under this category provides more specific information and recent reports for each of the services available. In addition, the Community and Economic Development staff is available to assist with customized data requests.

2023 Community Economic Development Impacts

3,900 Devices

lent out across 30 rural Oklahoma libraries thanks to the Hotspot Lending Program for patrons without regular home internet connection for better access to online information, online learning for school-aged children and remote working for adults

Top 10 Nationally

OSU Extension ranks in the top 10 nationally for participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program, a federal initiative that provides discounted internet service to low-income households

91 Training Opportunities

County Government Training Programs were offered to 3,709 local government participants. These efforts helped government officers and their staff learn how to perform mandated duties more effectively, efficiently, and with greater knowledge and awareness. 

The Data Corner

Distressed Communities in Oklahoma

June 3, 2023

Upjohn Institute's distress index shows widespread economic distress in Oklahoma's counties based on prime-age employment rates.

Unpacking the 2020 Decennial Census

June 3, 2023

Examining the 2020 Decennial Census data, this article explores age distribution and housing vacancy in Oklahoma, revealing the relationship between older and younger residents and patterns of residential vacancy.

Population Change in Oklahoma's Counties & Municipalities

May 19, 2023

The article highlights population changes in Oklahoma's municipalities and counties, with metropolitan areas experiencing growth while rural regions, particularly in the Northwest, facing decline.

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