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Bristow

Oklahoma · 4,325 residents · 3.458 sq mi
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Bristow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,351. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,400. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,325
+6%since 1990
from 4,062 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,251 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
−5%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Bristow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,351
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,367 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,819
+76%since 1990
from $7,834 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.9%
−9.7 ptssince 1990
from 30.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$362
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
39.1% rent
1.8
−25%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(3,339)
Black8.9%(360)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(60)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,668)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(3,240)
Black8.2%(353)
Hispanic / Latino2%(87)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score27.3%(1,179)
27
−34%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristow, Oklahoma?

Bristow, Oklahoma has about 4,325 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bristow, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bristow, Oklahoma earns about $24,351 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 $43,400, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Bristow, Oklahoma?

About 11.7% 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 20.9% 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 263 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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