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Brushy

Oklahoma · 900 residents · 26.018 sq mi
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Brushy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,588. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $75,000. Households here earn about 29% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
900
+14%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+5%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4896878861K1K2000201020202024Brushy
2024777
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,588
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,853 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,859
+95%since 2000
from $12,230 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.3%
−56.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(463)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(82)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(516)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.8%(295)
Diversity Score62.1%(559)
Diversity Score
62
+498%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.9 min
+93%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brushy, Oklahoma?

Brushy, Oklahoma has about 900 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brushy, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Brushy, Oklahoma earns about $55,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brushy, Oklahoma expensive?

In Brushy, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Brushy, Oklahoma?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brushy, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brushy, Oklahoma?

About 8.4% of people in Brushy, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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