Box, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Box, Oklahoma had a total population of 52, the 754th largest community in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $57,679, which is 11% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 21.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 2.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Box Quick Facts
How Box Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92 | 52 | -43.5% |
| Median household income | $55,139 | $57,679 | +4.6% |
How Box Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Box Rankings in Oklahoma
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Other Cities in Sequoyah County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sallisaw | 8,605 | $48,036 | 29.4% | $134,100 |
| Roland | 3,687 | $51,754 | 18.3% | $139,800 |
| Muldrow | 3,309 | $45,067 | 19.2% | $114,300 |
| Vian | 1,435 | $41,250 | 24.2% | $115,600 |
| Gore | 1,114 | $63,036 | 19.2% | $205,200 |
| Brushy | 777 | $66,429 | 12.3% | $149,200 |
| Redbird Smith | 659 | $61,316 | 11.7% | $87,900 |
| Nicut | 609 | $36,164 | 66.1% | $66,400 |
| Brent | 583 | $87,596 | 3.8% | $190,600 |
| Remy | 580 | $130,658 | 3.1% | $237,800 |
Cities Similar to Box
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood | 52 | N/A | $115,600 | 13.0% | 19.2% |
| Marietta | 53 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Strong City | 53 | N/A | $58,000 | 43.4% | 0.0% |
| Fay | 51 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Lovell | 51 | N/A | N/A | 32.4% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 52, Box'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
Box is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Sequoyah County. The total population is 52. It ranks as the 754th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.
Age Demographics
The median age in Box is 68.1 years. This is 84% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Box is $57,679. This is 11% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.1%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Box, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 52% higher than the state average of 65.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Box is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.1% of the population.
Education
2.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Box, 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 Box, Oklahoma?
Box, Oklahoma has a population of 52 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Box, OK?
The median household income in Box is $57,679, which is 29% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Box, OK?
The poverty rate in Box is 21.1%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Box, Oklahoma?
Box's population is 48.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Box, OK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Box — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Box, Oklahoma?
2.2% of adults (25+) in Box hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.