Bernice is a town located in Craig County Oklahoma. Bernice has a 2024 population of 436. Bernice is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 420 in 2020.
The average household income in Bernice is $54,276 with a poverty rate of 21.89%. The median age in Bernice is 56.9 years: 57.4 years for males, and 53.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bernice was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 283 | 74.47% |
| Native American | 52 | 13.68% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 11.58% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 177 | 2.15 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.29 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Married | 72 | 2.49 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Female | 21 | 3.52 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 9 | 3.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
86.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 11.19% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 10.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 8.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 4.9% |
| High School Graduate | 123 | 43.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 3.85% |
| Some College | 53 | 18.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 191 | 29 |
| Native American | 39 | 33 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 18 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 28.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,583 | $0 | $57,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,156 | $41,250 | $11,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $0 | $14,375 |
| Overall | $29,500 | $40,000 | $17,500 |
| Some College | $22,500 | $31,250 | $20,625 |
$29,500
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$17,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.59% of Bernice residents speak only English, while 2.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 69 | 25.27% |
| Multiple | 44 | 6 | 13.64% |
| Native | 52 | 6 | 11.54% |
21.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.95%
Male Poverty Rate
26.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bernice is White, with 25.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bernice is Native, with 11.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.21% |
| High School | 15.45% |
| Some College | 10.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Employed | 17.81% |
| Male Employed | 8.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,250 | $66,739 |
| Households | $43,750 | $54,276 |
| Married Families | $69,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,542 | $32,389 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 7.82% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 33.33% |
| Native American | 7 | 15.91% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 71.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.63%
Born in Bernice
98.68%
Native Born
1.32%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
98.68% of Bernice residents were born in the United States, with 57.63% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 456 | 4 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 452 | 4 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 448 | 4 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 444 | 4 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 440 | 4 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 436 | 4 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 432 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 431 | 5 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 426 | 6 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 420 | -159 | -27.46% |
| 2019 | 579 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 577 | 3 | 0.52% |
| 2017 | 574 | 7 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 567 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 565 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 567 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 566 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 567 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 566 | 3 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 563 | 0 | 0% |