CensusEasy
CITY

Bernice

Oklahoma · 434 residents (2025 est.) · 0.816 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Bernice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 108 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,700. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
396
−21%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+14%since 2000
from 50.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:434 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2983704425145861990201020202024Bernice
2024396
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,844 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,527
+63%since 2000
from $15,005 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−9%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
41.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
+38.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bernice on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian1%(4)
Other21.5%(85)
Diversity Score48.4%(192)
Diversity Score
48
+1245%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 30.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+27.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Bernice

Attapulgus
Pop 442
Gardner
Pop 381
Hickox
Pop 520
Yeehaw Junction
Pop 440
Places similar to Bernice
Head to head

Compare Bernice to nearby cities

BERNICE VS
Miami
Income$46,410+14%
Home value$107,600−8%
Population12,893+2871%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BERNICE VS
Pryor Creek
Income$44,839+10%
Home value$166,400+43%
Population9,723+2140%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BERNICE VS
Neosho
Income$57,891+42%
Home value$163,400+40%
Population14,078+3144%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BERNICE VS
Siloam Springs
Income$72,065+76%
Home value$221,700+90%
Population21,298+4807%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernice, Oklahoma?

Bernice, Oklahoma has about 396 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bernice, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bernice, Oklahoma earns about $40,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bernice, Oklahoma expensive?

In Bernice, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $116,700, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Bernice, Oklahoma?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bernice, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bernice, Oklahoma?

About 26.2% of people in Bernice, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bernice, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Bernice, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Oklahoma
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Bernice with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →