Bowlegs, OK

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    2024 Population
    331
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    49.8
    13.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15%
    14.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,250
    4.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $91,300
    62.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    125
    7.41% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Bowlegs, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Bowlegs, OK are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Bowlegs, OK was $91,300, and the homeownership rate was 85.1%.

    Most people in Bowlegs, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Bowlegs, OK was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOklahomaSeminole County, OKEast Central Oklahoma Counties--McAlester, Seminole, Holdenville & Eufaula Cities PUMA, OK

    Population & Diversity

    Bowlegs, OK is home to a population of 331 people, from which 98.8% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 1.51% of Bowlegs, OK residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

    In 2024, there were 3.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (209 people) in Bowlegs, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 21 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Bowlegs, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bowlegs, OK was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bowlegs, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      209 ± 47
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      59 ± 38
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      21 ± 17
    7.85%
    Hispanic Population
    26 people

    In 2024, there were 3.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (209 people) in Bowlegs, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 21 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.85% of the people in Bowlegs, OK are hispanic (26 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bowlegs, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.51%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5 people
    1.89%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    7 people

    As of 2024, 1.51% of Bowlegs, OK residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bowlegs, OK was 1.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      9 ± 15
    2. Korea
      3 ± 11
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      2 ± 14

    Bowlegs, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    78.9% of the population of Bowlegs, OK has health coverage, with 32.3% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 6.65% on non-group plans, and 6.95% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 13.9% between 18 and 34 years, 46.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    21.1%
    Uninsured
    32.3%
    Employer Coverage
    17.5%
    Medicaid
    15.4%
    Medicare
    6.65%
    Non-Group
    6.95%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bowlegs, OK grew by 6.03% from 19.9% to 21.1%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bowlegs, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bowlegs, OK employs 125 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bowlegs, OK were Wholesale Trade (19 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (11 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,125), Utilities ($72,500), and Manufacturing ($60,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    125
    2024 Value
    ± 61
    −7.41%
    1 Year decline
    ± 68.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bowlegs, OK declined at a rate of −7.41%, from 135 employees to 125 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bowlegs, OK, are Sales & Related Occupations (30 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12 people), and Management Occupations (9 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bowlegs, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    125
    2024 Value
    ± 61
    −7.41%
    1 Year decline
    ± 68.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bowlegs, OK declined at a rate of −7.41%, from 135 employees to 125 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bowlegs, OK, are Wholesale Trade (19 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (11 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bowlegs, OK, though some of these residents may live in Bowlegs, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $58,594
    Median earning men ± $17,131
    $38,750
    Median earning women ± $13,527

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($93,750), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($58,214), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,250), Retail Trade ($41,250), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($18,750).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bowlegs, OK was $91,300 in 2024, which is 0.274 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $56,300 to $91,300, a 62.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Bowlegs, OK is 85.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bowlegs, OK have an average commute time of 31.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bowlegs, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $91,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$30,813
    $103
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$27

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bowlegs, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    85.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 85.1% of the housing units in Bowlegs, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $61,250
    Median Household Income
    ± $18,448
    121
    Number of Households
    ± 30

    In 2024, the median household income of the 121 households in Bowlegs, OK grew to $61,250 from the previous year's value of $58,500.

    The following chart displays the households in Bowlegs, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bowlegs, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (89.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.4%)

    In 2024, 89.6% of workers in Bowlegs, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    31.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bowlegs, OK have a longer commute time (31.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.68% of the workforce in Bowlegs, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bowlegs, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bowlegs, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bowlegs, OK (49 out of 326 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 15.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bowlegs, OK is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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