Representative Stephanie Bice, Republican from Oklahoma

Stephanie Bice

Oklahoma's 5th congressional district

OK-5 Midterms Intelligence

Stephanie Bice sits in a seat that is red by structure but more fluid than its R+21 lean implies. Five years in, she represents an Oklahoma City–anchored district where suburban homeowners, defense-minded voters, and a sizable veteran population (8.1%) shape the center of gravity. The district is relatively affluent by state standards, with median income at $74,730, and Bice’s profile fits it: pragmatic conservative, business-friendly, and well placed on Appropriations and House Administration. Democrats are not close to winning outright, but the modest D trend and the district’s metro character mean ideological overreach can still create friction.

For advocates, this is a persuasion district, not a pure base-play seat. The strongest messages tie economic competence to national strength: energy reliability, military investment, workforce development, and government efficiency all travel well across a healthcare/education-heavy economy (23.4%). Pressure points are practical, not ideological—10.9% uninsured and 12.0% SNAP usage signal real household strain beneath the district’s suburban sheen. Campaigns that frame asks as lowering costs, protecting local institutions, and delivering predictable federal support will outperform partisan or moralizing appeals.

Representative Stephanie Bice represents Oklahoma's 5th congressional district, serving 812,252 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $74,730 and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

812,252Population
↑ 18,619
$74,730Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $4,541
4.3%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↑ 0.2%
9.1%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↓ 0.1%
65.6%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,140Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $105
0.2%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
23.3 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↑ 0.1 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Oklahoma District 5 Demographics

Median Age 37 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 65.6% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 38.2% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 9.1% (vs 12.4%) · Income $74,730 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Healthcare access

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (37 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 30–39 at 14.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 66.1%. Also significant: Black (11.1%), Hispanic (10.7%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

38.2% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $74,730, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 65.6% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,140. Median home value is $245,200.

How People Get to Work

Car-dependent: 77.6% drive alone to work. Average commute is 23.3 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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