Bristow, OK Demographics

A map of Bristow's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,185	2,742	74.6%	64.5%
Native American/Other	389	460	9.1%	10.8%
Multiracial	332	558	7.8%	13.1%
Black	246	280	5.8%	6.6%
Hispanic	119	188	2.8%	4.4%
Asian	1	20	0.0%	0.5%

Bristow, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 4,272, a less than 1% change from the 4,248 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 9.1% Native American/Other, 7.8% Multiracial, 5.8% Black, 2.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bristow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bristow has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bristow, that probability was 54.8% in 2020 and 42.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bristow is ranked the 84th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bristow was ranked the 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bristow's White Population

3,185 residents of Bristow, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bristow is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Bristow ranks 481st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristow's White population has grown by an estimated 16.2%. White residents' share of Bristow's population has increased from 64.5% to 74.6%.

Bristow is more White than neighboring Depew (69.1% White), and Olive (69.2% White). Bristow is less White than neighboring Slick (88% White), Milfay (77.6% White), and Shamrock (100% White).

Bristow's Black Population

246 residents of Bristow, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bristow is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Bristow ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristow's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of Bristow's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.8%.

Bristow is more Black than neighboring Slick (0.7% Black), Depew (3.1% Black), Milfay (0% Black), Shamrock (0% Black), and Olive (0% Black).

Bristow's Asian Population

1 residents of Bristow, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bristow is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Bristow ranks 237th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristow's Asian population has declined by an estimated 95.0%. Asian residents' share of Bristow's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Bristow's Hispanic Population

119 residents of Bristow, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bristow is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bristow ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristow's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Bristow's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.8%.

Bristow is more Hispanic than neighboring Slick (0% Hispanic), Depew (0% Hispanic), Milfay (0% Hispanic), Shamrock (0% Hispanic), and Olive (0% Hispanic).

Bristow's Native American/Other Population

389 residents of Bristow, or 9.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bristow is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bristow ranks 441st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristow's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bristow's population has decreased from 10.8% to 9.1%.

Bristow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shamrock (0% Native American/Other). Bristow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Slick (11.3% Native American/Other), Depew (15.3% Native American/Other), Milfay (22.4% Native American/Other), and Olive (30.8% Native American/Other).

Bristow's Multiracial Population

332 residents of Bristow, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bristow is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Bristow ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bristow's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bristow's population has decreased from 13.1% to 7.8%.

Bristow is more Multiracial than neighboring Slick (0% Multiracial), Milfay (0% Multiracial), Shamrock (0% Multiracial), and Olive (0% Multiracial). Bristow is less Multiracial than neighboring Depew (12.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.