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Bokoshe

Oklahoma · 396 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Bokoshe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,821. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,300. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
396
−12%since 2000
from 450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
724 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 823 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3724204685155631990201020202024Bokoshe
2024388
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,821
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,459
+21%since 2000
from $11,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+56%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(332)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other43.6%(172)
Diversity Score63.8%(253)
Diversity Score
64
+4184%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.0%
−49.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bokoshe, Oklahoma?

Bokoshe, Oklahoma has about 396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bokoshe, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bokoshe, Oklahoma earns about $29,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bokoshe, Oklahoma expensive?

In Bokoshe, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $60,300, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Bokoshe, Oklahoma?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bokoshe, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bokoshe, Oklahoma?

About 28.6% of people in Bokoshe, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bokoshe, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Bokoshe, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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