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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Broken Bow

Oklahoma · 3,961 residents · 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 $12,930. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,800. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,961
−6%vs 2000
vs 4,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
647 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Broken Bow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,930
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,068 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,101
−29%vs 2000
vs $10,028 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$237
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $286 in 2000
US average: $450
49.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.7% in 2000
50.4% rent
2.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(2,711)
Black8.6%(339)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(125)
Asian0%(0)
Other23%(911)
Diversity Score62.8%(2,487)
63
+53%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
54.9%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

Broken Bow, Oklahoma has about 3,961 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Broken Bow, Oklahoma earns about $12,930 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 $30,800, and the typical rent is about $237 a month.

How educated are people in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

About 10.1% 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 34.0% of people in Broken Bow, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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