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Bug Tussle

Oklahoma · 265 residents · 2.926 sq mi
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Bug Tussle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,911. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $161,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
−1%since 2023
from 267 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 91 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−2%since 2023
from 39.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6912317723128520202024Bug Tussle
2024265
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,911
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $82,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,569
−5%since 2023
from $37,537 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−6%since 2023
from 0.338 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $159,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.9
−1%since 2023
from 1.9 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.1%(67)
Diversity Score54.3%(145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.3%(67)
Diversity Score55.2%(146)
Diversity Score
55
+2%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bug Tussle, Oklahoma?

Bug Tussle, Oklahoma has about 265 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bug Tussle, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bug Tussle, Oklahoma earns about $84,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bug Tussle, Oklahoma expensive?

In Bug Tussle, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $161,600.

How educated are people in Bug Tussle, Oklahoma?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bug Tussle, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bug Tussle, Oklahoma?

About 0.0% of people in Bug Tussle, 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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