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Bowlegs, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bowlegs, Oklahoma had a total population of 331, the 437th largest town in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $61,250, which is 6% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Bowlegs Quick Facts

Population 331
Median Household Income $61,250
Median Home Value $91,300
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Median Age 49.8 years
Homeownership Rate 85.1%
Affordability Ratio 1.5x
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School Graduation Rate 90.0%
Diversity Index 56/100
Population 331 437th of 834
Median Income $61,250 above average
Poverty Rate 15.0% 21% higher than national
Median Home Value $91,300 below average

How Bowlegs Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population371331-10.8%
Median household income$58,500$61,250+4.7%
Median home value$56,300$91,300+62.2%

How Bowlegs Compares

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.8%
$25K-$50K 16.5%
$50K-$100K 28.9%
$100K+ 29.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
9.1%
$10K-$15K
5.8%
$15K-$20K
7.4%
$20K-$25K
2.5%
$25K-$30K
4.1%
$30K-$35K
7.4%
$35K-$40K
0.8%
$40K-$45K
0.8%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
6.6%
$60K-$75K
14.9%
$75K-$100K
7.4%
$100K-$125K
19.0%
$125K-$150K
3.3%
$150K-$200K
5.0%
$200K+
2.5%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%
47.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
1.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $875/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

56out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Bowlegs Rankings in Oklahoma

#437 Population of 834
#227 Median Income of 716
#315 Education of 833
#461 Home Value of 723

Other Cities in Seminole County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Seminole 7,194 $39,121 27.9% $103,600
Wewoka 3,091 $37,986 28.5% $63,300
Konawa 1,076 $33,789 24.6% $53,800
Cromwell 238 $58,026 19.9% $74,300
Dixon 150 $28,173 12.7% $62,300
Sasakwa 58 N/A 17.2% $68,800
Lima 31 N/A 67.7% $23,500

Cities Similar to Bowlegs

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

CityPopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+Poverty
Prue329$60,938$119,6006.6%12.6%
Eldon326N/A$132,10039.0%10.7%
Taloga327$63,750$115,60026.9%22.0%
Gracemont321$60,000N/A4.9%19.3%
Vera323$63,438N/A29.9%5.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 331, Bowlegs'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

Bowlegs is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Seminole County. The total population is 331. It ranks as the 437th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bowlegs is 49.8 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bowlegs is $61,250. This is 6% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $91,300. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Bowlegs is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bowlegs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bowlegs, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bowlegs, Oklahoma?

Bowlegs, Oklahoma has a population of 331 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bowlegs, OK?

The median household income in Bowlegs is $61,250, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Bowlegs, OK?

The poverty rate in Bowlegs is 15.0%. This means approximately 49 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bowlegs, Oklahoma?

Bowlegs's population is 63.1% White, 4.5% Black, 7.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bowlegs, OK?

The median home value in Bowlegs is $91,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.5x.

How educated is Bowlegs, Oklahoma?

17.0% of adults (25+) in Bowlegs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.