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Bristow

Oklahoma · 4,381 residents (2025 est.) · 3.458 sq mi
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Bristow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,500. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,272
−1%since 2000
from 4,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,235 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
−5%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,381 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Bristow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,906
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,351 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,272
+61%since 2000
from $13,819 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+10%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
56.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+69%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(3,240)
Black8.2%(353)
Hispanic / Latino2%(87)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(1,179)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(3,185)
Black5.8%(246)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(119)
Asian0%(1)
Other16.9%(721)
Diversity Score51.4%(2,198)
Diversity Score
51
+89%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristow, Oklahoma?

Bristow, Oklahoma has about 4,272 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristow, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bristow, Oklahoma earns about $38,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristow, Oklahoma expensive?

In Bristow, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $117,500, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Bristow, Oklahoma?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bristow, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristow, Oklahoma?

About 29.1% of people in Bristow, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristow, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristow, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 210 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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