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Brushy

Oklahoma · 811 residents · 26.018 sq mi
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Brushy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,400. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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

Total population
811
+3%since 2000
from 787 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+29%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4896878861K1K2000201020202024Brushy
2024777
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,286
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,630
+52%since 2000
from $12,230 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other46.2%(375)
Diversity Score65.5%(531)
Diversity Score
65
+530%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brushy, Oklahoma?

Brushy, Oklahoma has about 811 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brushy, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Brushy, Oklahoma earns about $44,286 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 $101,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Brushy, Oklahoma?

About 10.5% 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 9.5% of people in Brushy, 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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