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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bowlegs

Oklahoma · 371 residents · 3.724 sq mi
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Bowlegs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 15% since 1990, a loss of 68 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $18,700. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

371
−15%since 1990
from 439 in 1990
1990 – 2025
100 / sq mi
−15%since 1990
from 118 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+25%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2903353794234681990201020202024Bowlegs
2024331
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,438 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,459
+85%since 1990
from $6,724 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$18,700
−46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $339 in 1990
US average: $602
86.5%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
13.5% rent
0.7
−50%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(354)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(10)
Asian0.5%(2)
Diversity Score43.2%(189)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(298)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(21)
6
−87%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+59%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bowlegs, Oklahoma?

Bowlegs, Oklahoma has about 371 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bowlegs, Oklahoma?

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

Is Bowlegs, Oklahoma expensive?

In Bowlegs, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $18,700, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Bowlegs, Oklahoma?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bowlegs, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bowlegs, Oklahoma?

About 24.0% of people in Bowlegs, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bowlegs, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Bowlegs, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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