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Bernice

Oklahoma · 562 residents · 0.816 sq mi
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Bernice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,400. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
+12%since 2000
from 504 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
689 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
−4%since 2000
from 50.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2983704425145861990201020202024Bernice
2024396
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,947
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,366
+29%since 2000
from $15,005 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
47.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(451)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(47)
Diversity Score26.4%(148)
Diversity Score
26
+634%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
+132%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.6%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernice, Oklahoma?

Bernice, Oklahoma has about 562 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bernice, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bernice, Oklahoma earns about $33,947 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Bernice, Oklahoma?

About 12.4% 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 26.3% 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 240 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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