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Bug Tussle

Oklahoma · 220 residents · 2.93 sq mi
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Bug Tussle is a city of 220 people in Oklahoma. At a median age of 54.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. The population has more than doubled since 2021, adding 133 people. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 6% of adults. 89% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.8%.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
+153%vs 2021
vs 87 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
54.3
+27%vs 2021
vs 42.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Land area
2.93 sq mi
Population, 2020 – 2024
6912317723128520202024Bug Tussle
2024265
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.3%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(15)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.5%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.5%(1)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.2%(18)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.7%(17)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.9%(24)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6425.9%(57)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.4%(36)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(9)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,886
−38%vs 2021
vs $36,955 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−77.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.5%
−10.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
10.5% rent
Persons per household
1.94 people
−53%vs 2021
vs 4.14 people in 2021
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other41.4%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other5.7%(13)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish88.6%(31)
Dutch82.9%(29)
English11.4%(4)
German11.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−15.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
17.1%
−82.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−15.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−67.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
5.7%
−50.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
US average: 73.3%
Management & professional
100.0%
+39.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.0% in 2021
Female
51.4%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.0% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
22.2%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married16.7%(17)
Married83.3%(85)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married76.7%(69)
Widowed16.7%(15)
Divorced6.7%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
5.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
11.4%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
82.9%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
82.9%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
0.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
94.3%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
82.9%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bug Tussle, Oklahoma?

Bug Tussle, Oklahoma has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bug Tussle, Oklahoma?

About 5.7% 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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