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Byars

Oklahoma · 255 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 $14,688. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $33,800. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−9%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+13%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1391782162542931990201020202024Byars
2024209
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,688
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,357 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,931
−31%since 2000
from $18,647 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−55.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+147%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(30)
Diversity Score
12
+98%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+31.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.4 min
+93%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byars, Oklahoma?

Byars, Oklahoma has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byars, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Byars, Oklahoma earns about $14,688 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 $33,800.

How educated are people in Byars, Oklahoma?

About 20.3% 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 25.5% 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 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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