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Bristow

Oklahoma · 4,222 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 $27,003. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,900. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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

Total population
4,222
−2%since 2000
from 4,325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,221 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Bristow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,003
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,351 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,954
+8%since 2000
from $13,819 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(2,924)
Black8.1%(343)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(124)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other19.9%(840)
Diversity Score59.9%(2,529)
Diversity Score
60
+120%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristow, Oklahoma?

Bristow, Oklahoma has about 4,222 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristow, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bristow, Oklahoma earns about $27,003 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Bristow, Oklahoma?

About 16.4% 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 31.4% 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 160 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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