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Burns Flat

Oklahoma · 2,057 residents · 0.866 sq mi
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Burns Flat has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,961. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,800. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

2,057
+15%since 2000
from 1,782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,375 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 2,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
29.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8711K2K2K3K1990201020202024Burns Flat
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,961
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,353 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,070
+5%since 2000
from $14,350 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
25.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing24.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$71,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$691
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
25.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
54.6% rent
21.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
19.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
45.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
+30%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,538)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6%(107)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(362)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(1,640)
Black2%(42)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(242)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other7.4%(153)
Diversity Score45.2%(931)
45
+123%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
83.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
15.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burns Flat, Oklahoma?

Burns Flat, Oklahoma has about 2,057 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burns Flat, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Burns Flat, Oklahoma earns about $42,961 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burns Flat, Oklahoma expensive?

In Burns Flat, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Burns Flat, Oklahoma?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burns Flat, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burns Flat, Oklahoma?

About 25.5% of people in Burns Flat, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burns Flat, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Burns Flat, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,036 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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