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Broken Bow

Oklahoma · 4,120 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 $19,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,700. The poverty rate of 46.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,120
−3%since 2000
from 4,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
673 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+6%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Broken Bow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,350
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,381
+43%since 2000
from $10,028 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
46.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+81%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(2,459)
Black8.3%(340)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(318)
Asian0.6%(24)
Other25.4%(1,047)
Diversity Score72.5%(2,989)
Diversity Score
73
+77%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

Broken Bow, Oklahoma has about 4,120 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Broken Bow, Oklahoma earns about $19,350 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 $93,700, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

About 12.6% 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 46.9% 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 159 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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