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Boley

Oklahoma · 1,184 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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Boley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $8,633. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $42,300. The poverty rate of 69.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 80% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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

1,184
+5%since 2000
from 1,126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
734 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.2
+4%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8829811K1K1K1990201020202024Boley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$8,633
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$4,005
−57%since 2000
from $9,304 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
69.3%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.567
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$42,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$329
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268 in 2000
US average: $853
23.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
40.2% rent
25.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
51.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.9
+150%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(518)
Black39.1%(463)
Hispanic / Latino6%(71)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other20.7%(245)
Diversity Score84.4%(999)
84
+32%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
91.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
28.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
16.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

83.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
16.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boley, Oklahoma?

Boley, Oklahoma has about 1,184 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boley, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Boley, Oklahoma earns about $8,633 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 $42,300, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Boley, Oklahoma?

About 4.4% 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 69.3% 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 269 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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