Del City
cityDel City, Oklahoma, is a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, located in Oklahoma County. As of 2020, the population was 21,822. Del City offers a convenient location with access to major interstates, making it a desirable place to live and work within the Greater Oklahoma City area. The city's economy is supported by its proximity to Tinker Air Force Base, a major employer in the region. Other key industries include manufacturing and distribution. Del City operates under a council-manager form of government, ensuring efficient and responsive municipal services. Founded in 1948 by developer George Epperly, Del City was named after his daughter, Delaphene Campbell. The city has a strong sense of community, hosting events like the annual Del City/Shriners Armed Forces Day Parade. Del City provides a blend of residential comfort and accessibility to the broader cultural and economic opportunities of the Oklahoma City region.
Del City, Oklahoma
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 40-19900
- Country
- United States
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Region
- Frontier Country
- Elevation
- 1,211 ft
- Total Area
- 7.52 sq mi
- Land Area
- 7.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.44833
- Longitude
- -97.44083
- Climate
- Del City has a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and very cold, snowy, and windy winters. The temperature typically varies from 31°F to 93°F.
- Neighboring Areas
- Oklahoma City · Midwest City · Tinker Air Force Base
- Population (2020)
- 21,822
- Est. Population (2026)
- 21,006
- Median Age
- 34.5
- Median Income
- $46,925
- Poverty Rate
- 22.63%
- Family Households
- 55.6%
- Owner-Occupied
- 56%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial composition of Del City includes 52.62% White, 22.59% Black or African American, 5.39% Native American.
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Mid-Del School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.8%
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial
- Employment Sectors
- Aerospace · Manufacturing · Distribution
- Major Employers
- Tinker Air Force Base · Midwest Trophy Manufacturing (MTM Recognition)
- Schools
- 23
- Students
- 14,500
- School Districts
- Mid-Del School District · Oklahoma City Public Schools (small portion)
- Colleges & Universities
- Rose State College (nearby) · University of Oklahoma (nearby)
- Transportation
- Interstate 40 · Interstate 35 · EMBARK bus service
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Online utility bill payment · Trash and recycling services
- Major Facilities
- Eagle Harbor Aquatic Center · Del City Community Center
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Eagle Lake · Ray Trent Park · AWACS Park
- Parks & Trails
- More than 200 acres of park land · 3 miles of bicycle and walking trails
- Founded
- 1948
- Incorporated
- 1948
- Named After
- Delaphene Campbell, daughter of founder George Epperly
- Historical Significance
- Del City was founded as a 'bedroom' community to house workers from Tinker Air Force Base and has grown into a diverse city with a strong connection to the military and a focus on community development.
- Key Events
- Founded by George Epperly in 1948 · Annexed Carter Park in 1954 · Annexed Midway Village in 1963 · Impacted by the May 3, 1999, tornado outbreak