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Boley

Oklahoma · 1,087 residents (2025 est.) · 1.614 sq mi
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Boley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,000. The poverty rate of 53.4% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,209
+7%since 2000
from 1,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,087 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8829811K1K1K1990201020202024Boley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,042 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,352
−42%since 2000
from $9,304 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−25%since 2010
from 0.567 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Information0.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$49,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(393)
Black54.6%(615)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(718)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(527)
Black27.6%(334)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.4%(271)
Diversity Score84.9%(1,027)
Diversity Score
85
+33%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−42%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.2%
+24.2 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
2.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.0%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
88.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
Female
11.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−73.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 47.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 42.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boley, Oklahoma?

Boley, Oklahoma has about 1,209 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boley, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Boley, Oklahoma earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boley, Oklahoma expensive?

In Boley, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Boley, Oklahoma?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Boley, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boley, Oklahoma?

About 53.4% of people in Boley, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boley, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Boley, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 294 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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