Bristow is a city located in Creek County Oklahoma. Bristow has a 2024 population of 4,260. Bristow is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,251 in 2020.
The average household income in Bristow is $53,642 with a poverty rate of 24.33%. The median age in Bristow is 37.3 years: 30.3 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bristow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,153 | 74% |
| Native American | 434 | 10.19% |
| Two or more races | 359 | 8.43% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 5.82% |
| Other race | 66 | 1.55% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,686 | 2.47 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Non Family | 750 | 1.15 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Married | 537 | 3.73 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 312 | 3.35 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 87 | 3.02 | 8 | 92 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
45.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 224 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 152 | 5.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 210 | 7.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 1.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,396 | 49.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 1.56% |
| Some College | 755 | 26.73% |
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 | 2,260 | 2,039 | 232 |
| Native American | 186 | 172 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 172 | 141 | 16 |
| Black | 153 | 152 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,324 | $65,288 | $40,298 |
| Graduate Degree | $128,750 | $0 | $137,500 |
| High School Graduate | $34,146 | $36,544 | $32,321 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $62,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,219 | $40,792 | $31,500 |
| Some College | $29,115 | $30,417 | $29,010 |
$35,219
Average Earnings
$40,792
Average Male
$31,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.5% of Bristow residents speak only English, while 0.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,049 | 736 | 24.14% |
| Native | 417 | 149 | 35.73% |
| Multiple | 359 | 115 | 32.03% |
| Black | 248 | 11 | 4.44% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 6 | 6% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
24.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.77%
Male Poverty Rate
32.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bristow is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bristow is Black, with 4.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.45% |
| Some College | 24.14% |
| High School | 22.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.9% |
| Female Employed | 15.5% |
| Male Employed | 0.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,900 | $68,306 |
| Households | $40,000 | $53,642 |
| Married Families | $75,888 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,469 | $31,573 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
198
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 94 |
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 7.76% |
| Native American | 13 | 5.75% |
| Black | 10 | 5.95% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.94% |
| Other Race | 7 | 21.21% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 9.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
67.57%
Born in Bristow
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
99.58% of Bristow residents were born in the United States, with 67.57% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,271 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 4,269 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 4,267 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 4,264 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 4,262 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 4,260 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 4,258 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 4,251 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 4,258 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 4,251 | 58 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 4,193 | -59 | -1.39% |
| 2018 | 4,252 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 4,267 | 33 | 0.78% |
| 2016 | 4,234 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 4,245 | 20 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 4,225 | -23 | -0.54% |
| 2013 | 4,248 | 21 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 4,227 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 4,235 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 4,230 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,325 | 263 | 6.47% |
| 1990 | 4,062 | -640 | -13.61% |
| 1980 | 4,702 | 49 | 1.05% |
| 1970 | 4,653 | -142 | -2.96% |
| 1960 | 4,795 | -605 | -11.2% |
| 1950 | 5,400 | -650 | -10.74% |
| 1940 | 6,050 | -569 | -8.6% |
| 1930 | 6,619 | 3,159 | 91.3% |
| 1920 | 3,460 | -811 | -18.99% |