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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Broken Bow

Oklahoma · 4,230 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 $18,068. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $48,300. The poverty rate of 38.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

4,230
+7%since 1990
from 3,961 in 1990
1990 – 2025
691 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 647 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+8%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Broken Bow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,068
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,930 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,028
+41%since 1990
from $7,101 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$286
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
52.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 49.6% in 1990
47.3% rent
2.7
+12%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(2,711)
Black8.6%(339)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(125)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(2,487)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,651)
Black9.4%(397)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(225)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score41%(1,733)
41
−35%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.6%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 16.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

Broken Bow, Oklahoma has about 4,230 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Broken Bow, Oklahoma earns about $18,068 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 $48,300, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

About 9.9% 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 38.9% 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 269 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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