2019 Infographic

OKLAHOMA 4-H FAST FACTS 143,488

SCHOOL AGE

Grades K-2 32% Grades 3-5 43.6% Grades 6-8 13.5% Grades 9-12 6.3% Post High School 2.4% Homeschool/Other 2.2%

Participants DIVERSITY

White 65.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 13.2% Black 10.5% More than one race 9.2% Asian 0.9% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.6% Other 0.1%

RESIDENCE

ETHNICITY

Hispanic 16.4% Non-Hispanic 83.6%

INVOLVEMENT

95,126 youth participate in STEM programs 25,689 youth participate in citizenship programs 79,278 youth participate in healthy living programs

Rural Communities 35.6% Towns & Small Cities 24.4% Central Cities 19.2% Farms 17.7% Suburban Communities 3.1%

VOLUNTEERISM 4,141 Adult Volunteers 901 Youth Volunteers

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MAKING THE BEST BETTER Oklahoma 4-H is the youth development organization of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. 4-H is dedicated to providing meaningful opportunities for youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change. This is accomplished within three primary content areas, or mission mandates:

CITIZENSHIP

By connecting to their communities and community leaders, 4-H’ers understand their role in civic affairs and expand their role in decision-making processes.

HEALTHY LIVING

The Healthy Living Mission Mandate engages youth and families through access and opportunities to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being.

SCIENCE

4-H programs prepare youth for the challenges of the 21st century by engaging them in a process of discovery and exploration.

More likely to contribute to their communities.

More likely to be civically active.

More likely to make healthier choices.

More likely to contribute to participate in STEM programs.

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