Burns Flat is a town located in Washita County Oklahoma. Burns Flat has a 2024 population of 1,887. Burns Flat is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -3.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,947 in 2020.
The average household income in Burns Flat is $59,339 with a poverty rate of 25.03%. The median age in Burns Flat is 34.8 years: 34.8 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burns Flat was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,599 | 81.83% |
| Two or more races | 231 | 11.82% |
| Native American | 56 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 35 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 694 | 2.82 | 45 | 55 |
| Non Family | 245 | 1.11 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 223 | 3.61 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Female | 141 | 4.21 | 26.2 | 73.8 |
| Male | 85 | 3.34 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
45.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 176 | 14.81% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 6.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 10.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 3.11% |
| High School Graduate | 553 | 46.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.76% |
| Some College | 212 | 17.85% |
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 | 953 | 801 | 154 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 95 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 77 | 0 |
| Native American | 36 | 28 | 2 |
| Other Race | 20 | 13 | 4 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 3 |
| Asian | 8 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 23.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,545 | $86,750 | $41,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,250 | $0 | $46,250 |
| High School Graduate | $42,188 | $48,088 | $32,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,953 | $63,750 | $24,545 |
| Overall | $40,403 | $48,750 | $31,406 |
| Some College | $33,250 | $35,313 | $0 |
$40,403
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$31,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.76% of Burns Flat residents speak only English, while 5.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,473 | 357 | 24.24% |
| Multiple | 231 | 65 | 28.14% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 48 | 20% |
| Native | 56 | 16 | 28.57% |
| Black | 25 | 11 | 44% |
| Asian | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| Other | 35 | 4 | 11.43% |
25.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.21%
Male Poverty Rate
28.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burns Flat is Asian, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burns Flat is Other, with 11.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.92% |
| Some College | 23.34% |
| High School | 19.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.91% |
| Female Employed | 14.88% |
| Male Employed | 11.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,009 | $68,640 |
| Households | $41,974 | $59,339 |
| Married Families | $79,531 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,305 | $34,970 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
134
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 8.14% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 21.88% |
| Other Race | 9 | 39.13% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 6.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
61.51%
Born in Burns Flat
97.49%
Native Born
2.51%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
97.49% of Burns Flat residents were born in the United States, with 61.51% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.43% 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 | 1,812 | -15 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 1,827 | -15 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 1,842 | -15 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 1,857 | -15 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 1,872 | -15 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 1,887 | -15 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 1,902 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 1,907 | -35 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 1,942 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 1,947 | 41 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 1,906 | -26 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 1,932 | -5 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 1,937 | -71 | -3.54% |
| 2016 | 2,008 | -51 | -2.48% |
| 2015 | 2,059 | 19 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 2,040 | -31 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 2,071 | 17 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 2,054 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 2,051 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,053 | 0 | 0% |