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Broken Bow

Oklahoma · 4,228 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 $35,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,800. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,228
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
690 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
34.0
+2%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Broken Bow
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,409
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,068 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$17,394
+73%since 2000
from $10,028 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
34.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$86,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$542
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
48.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
51.2% rent
2.5
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(2,051)
Black6.6%(279)
Hispanic / Latino10%(421)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other29.4%(1,245)
Diversity Score78.5%(3,320)
79
+92%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
1.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
80.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
12.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
51.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
16.7%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
53.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
25.1%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

Broken Bow, Oklahoma has about 4,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Broken Bow, Oklahoma earns about $35,409 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Broken Bow, Oklahoma?

About 10.3% 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 34.3% 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 267 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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