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Byars

Oklahoma · 280 residents · 1.532 sq mi
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Byars has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,357. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $19,000. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

280
+11%since 1990
from 252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
183 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 164 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
−8%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1391782162542931990201020202024Byars
2024209
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,357
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,647
+144%since 1990
from $7,652 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$19,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$283
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
83.8%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 90.4% in 1990
16.2% rent
0.9
−24%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score35.6%(90)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Diversity Score5.9%(17)
6
−83%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.2%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+15.8 ptssince 1990
from 51.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
−2%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byars, Oklahoma?

Byars, Oklahoma has about 280 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Byars, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Byars, Oklahoma earns about $20,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Byars, Oklahoma expensive?

In Byars, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $19,000, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Byars, Oklahoma?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Byars, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Byars, Oklahoma?

About 23.6% of people in Byars, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Byars, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Byars, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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