Barnsdall, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 919, Barnsdall's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Barnsdall is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Osage County. The total population is 919. It ranks as the 254th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barnsdall is 33.6 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, Barnsdall has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barnsdall is $49,018. This is 25% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $75,900. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Barnsdall is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Barnsdall is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Barnsdall, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.