Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Oklahoma!
Oklahoma is located in the middle of the country and is bordered by Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. The state’s name is derived from the Choctaw words okla, which means “people” and humma, which translates as “red. Oklahoma is known as the Sooner State.
Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907. Its largest city, Oklahoma City, is also the state capital. As of 2024, it was the 28th largest state in population with 4,095,393 residents. Oklahoma is the 20th largest state in land area.
Official Oklahoma State Symbols
Every state has their own unique symbols, from birds to flowers to songs and more! Here are some of Oklahoma’s official state symbols:
– Animal: American Bison
– Game Animal: White-Tailed Deer
– Horse: American Quarter Horse
– Bird: Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher
– Reptile: Collared Lizard
– Amphibian: Bullfrog
– Fish: White Bass
– Fruit: Strawberry
Find more information about Oklahoma’s state symbols here.
Fun Facts about Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Capitol is one of two state capitols on Route 66.
Oklahoma has the largest Native American population of any state in the U.S. Many of the 250,000 Native Americans living in Oklahoma are descended from the 67 tribes who inhabited the Indian Territory. Oklahoma is tribal headquarters for 39 tribes.
Okmulgee owns the world record for largest pecan pie, pecan cookie, pecan brownie, and biggest ice cream and cookie party. Each June, Okmulgee rolls out the welcome mat to thousands of its closest friends as the annual Pecan Festival comes to town.
The world’s first installed parking meter was in Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935. Carl C. Magee, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is generally credited with originating the parking meter. He filed for a patent for a “coin controlled parking meter” on May 13, 1935.
An Oklahoman, Sylvan Goldman, invented the first shopping cart.
Oklahoma is one of only two states whose capital city’s name includes the state name. The other is Indianapolis, Indiana.
Clinton Riggs designed the YIELD sign. It was first used on a trial basis in Tulsa.
Famous people from Oklahoma include Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Will Rogers, Mickey Mantle, and Ron Howard.
NCP Panel Members in Oklahoma
Want to learn more about your fellow panel members in another state? Here’s how our Oklahoma panel members answered some of our survey questions!
How long have you been a panel member?
– 29% of survey respondents have been members for 15 or more years.
– 17% have been members for less than a year.
How long have you lived in your current state?
– 80% of respondents have lived in Oklahoma for more than 15 years.
Is the area you live rural, suburban, or urban?
– 33% live in rural areas
– 48% live in suburban areas
– 19% live in urban areas
Do you have children?
– 77% of respondents have children
– Of those, 21% have children living in their home
Shopping habits of NCP Panel Members in Oklahoma
Do you think peoples’ shopping habits differ based on where they live? We’re curious about this, so we asked our panel members questions about how, when, and where they shop, along with some other questions about their habits.
Here’s what our panel members in Oklahoma had to say about their shopping habits:
– 61% of respondents shop both online and in-store, with 32% shopping in-store only.
– 72% of respondents tend to shop at the same stores.
– 76% of respondents mostly stick to their list when shopping, but sometimes make impulse purchases.
– 62% of respondents shop alone, with another 23% shopping with a spouse or partner.
When it comes to choosing where to shop, 57% of panel members shop mostly at mass-merchandise retailers. Another 23% primarily shop at grocery stores. Price, location, and convenience are the top factors that influence where people decide to shop. Other things that influence where panel members shop are sales, quality of products, and organic options.
Convenience while shopping
While ordering groceries and other items online has long been an option, the COVID-19 pandemic made delivery and pick-up a lot more common for people.
Here’s what Oklahoma panel members had to say about it:
– 56% never order groceries online and pick up at the store, while 31% do sometimes.
– 61% never order groceries online to be delivered, while 24% do sometimes.
We also wondered if the weather influenced a person’s choice between online and in-person shopping. 36% of respondents said weather doesn’t impact their decision, with 32% saying they prefer in-person shopping regardless of the weather.
And finally: self-checkout. Some people love it, others hate it. According to our survey, 24% of respondents always choose self-checkout, with another 39% indicating they frequently choose it. 24% of respondents rarely use it, and 12% never do.
Interests of NCP panel members in Oklahoma
Here are a few other fun facts about Oklahoma panel members from our survey!
More than half of respondents engage in outdoor recreational activities regularly or occasionally. The most popular outdoor activities are hiking and walking – it was a favorite for 75% of panel members. A few of the unique answers panel members wrote in include yoga, gardening, archery, and metal detecting.
We asked panelists which sports they follow, and 44% said none, while 37% said football. Some of the other sports panelists follow are ice skating, bowling, and wrestling.
We also wanted to know: what place would you recommend to visitors in your hometown or state? The most popular types of attractions panel members recommend in Oklahoma are restaurants/culinary places and local markets. Here are some other answers we got from panel members:
– Will Rogers Home
– The Gathering Place
– Marland Mansion
– Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
– Bricktown in Oklahoma City
– Grand Lake
Did you learn anything new about Oklahoma? How do your shopping habits compare to panel members in Oklahoma? We hope you enjoy learning about panel members in other states. Stay tuned for the next one: Oregon!
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Regards,
Taylor
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