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Broken Bow

Oklahoma · 4,211 residents (2025 est.) · 6.124 sq mi
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Broken Bow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $179,900. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,226
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,211 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Broken Bow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,895
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,068 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,434
+124%since 2000
from $10,028 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
−14%since 2010
from 0.521 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,900
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+69%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,651)
Black9.4%(397)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(225)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(1,733)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(2,337)
Black6.7%(283)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.1%(1,483)
Diversity Score70.7%(2,988)
Diversity Score
71
+73%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 53.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

Broken Bow, Oklahoma has about 4,226 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Broken Bow, Oklahoma earns about $39,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broken Bow, Oklahoma expensive?

In Broken Bow, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $179,900, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Broken Bow, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

About 34.4% of people in Broken Bow, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broken Bow, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Broken Bow, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 265 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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