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Bison

Oklahoma · 48 residents · 1.06 sq mi
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Bison is a city of 48 people in Oklahoma. At a median age of 79.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $64,200. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Older
median age 79.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
−11%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 51 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
79.5
+1%since 2023
from 79.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.06 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
25456585105201020202024Bison
202448
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.8%(10)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.7%(8)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8462.5%(30)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$54,600
+16%since 2023
from $46,889 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−8%since 2023
from 0.382 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.55 people
+12%since 2023
from 1.38 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish62.5%(30)
German16.7%(8)
English10.4%(5)
Polish6.3%(3)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
Female
37.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married10%(3)
Married56.7%(17)
Widowed26.7%(8)
Divorced6.7%(2)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married72.2%(13)
Widowed27.8%(5)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
0.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
66.7%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
79.2%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
16.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
66.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
95.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bison, Oklahoma?

Bison, Oklahoma has about 48 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bison, Oklahoma expensive?

In Bison, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $64,200.

How educated are people in Bison, Oklahoma?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bison, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bison, Oklahoma?

About 6.3% of people in Bison, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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