Broken Bow is a city located in McCurtain County Oklahoma. Broken Bow has a 2024 population of 4,223. Broken Bow is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,217 in 2020.
The average household income in Broken Bow is $59,243 with a poverty rate of 29.71%. The median age in Broken Bow is 33.5 years: 34 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Broken Bow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,503 | 59.38% |
| Native American | 716 | 16.99% |
| Two or more races | 305 | 7.24% |
| Black or African American | 299 | 7.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 289 | 6.86% |
| Other race | 103 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,479 | 2.79 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Married | 545 | 3.39 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Non Family | 542 | 1.09 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Female | 287 | 4.78 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 105 | 3.01 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
3.63
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
53.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 231 | 8.92% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 2.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 7.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 5.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,182 | 45.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 4.75% |
| Some College | 656 | 25.32% |
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 | 1,697 | 1,473 | 256 |
| Native American | 392 | 367 | 13 |
| Black | 161 | 131 | 40 |
| Islander | 131 | 99 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 86 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 96 | 1 |
| Other Race | 21 | 21 | 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 islander people with a rate of 27.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,154 | $0 | $32,260 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,313 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,333 | $36,106 | $30,868 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,346 | $62,829 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,353 | $40,938 | $30,729 |
| Some College | $33,333 | $42,446 | $15,536 |
$36,353
Average Earnings
$40,938
Average Male
$30,729
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.74% of Broken Bow residents speak only English, while 12.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,286 | 584 | 25.55% |
| Native | 716 | 241 | 33.66% |
| Black | 297 | 139 | 46.8% |
| Hispanic | 249 | 132 | 53.01% |
| Multiple | 305 | 120 | 39.34% |
| Other | 103 | 48 | 46.6% |
| Islander | 289 | 25 | 8.65% |
29.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.56%
Male Poverty Rate
35.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Broken Bow is Hispanic, with 53.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Broken Bow is Islander, with 8.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.97% |
| High School | 22.55% |
| Some College | 18.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 21.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,674 | $62,776 |
| Households | $50,744 | $59,243 |
| Married Families | $69,158 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,646 | $50,367 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
273
Number of Veterans
244
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 59 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 75+ | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 9.56% |
| Native American | 46 | 9.26% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 26.03% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 19.69% |
| Black | 16 | 9.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
48.54%
Born in Broken Bow
93.9%
Native Born
6.1%
Foreign Born
6.1%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.9% of Broken Bow residents were born in the United States, with 48.54% having been born in Oklahoma. 6.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,232 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 4,230 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 4,228 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 4,227 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 4,225 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 4,223 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 4,222 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 4,218 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 4,224 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 4,217 | 135 | 3.31% |
| 2019 | 4,082 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 4,089 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 4,103 | -13 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 4,116 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 4,129 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 4,135 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 4,142 | -16 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 4,158 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 4,147 | 20 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 4,127 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,230 | 269 | 6.79% |
| 1990 | 3,961 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 3,965 | 985 | 33.05% |
| 1970 | 2,980 | -1,252 | -29.58% |