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Byars

Oklahoma · 184 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 $38,750. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $38,200. The poverty rate of 50.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
184
−34%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
120 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+19%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1391782162542931990201020202024Byars
2024209
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,670
Unchangedsince 2000
from $18,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.4%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(18)
Diversity Score34.3%(63)
Diversity Score
34
+477%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
33.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Byars, Oklahoma?

Byars, Oklahoma has about 184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Byars, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Byars, Oklahoma earns about $38,750 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 $38,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Byars, Oklahoma?

About 6.4% 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 50.4% of people in Byars, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Byars, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Byars, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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