Broken Bow, OK Demographics

A map of Broken Bow's Population by Race

Broken Bow, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 4,226, a less than 1% change from the 4,228 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.3% White, 26.9% Native American/Other, 8.2% Multiracial, 6.7% Black, 2.9% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Broken Bow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Broken Bow has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Broken Bow, that probability was 68.5% in 2020 and 61.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Broken Bow is ranked the 86th 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). Broken Bow was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Broken Bow's White Population

2,337 residents of Broken Bow, or 55.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Broken Bow is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Broken Bow ranks 712th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broken Bow's White population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Broken Bow's population has increased from 48.5% to 55.3%.

Broken Bow is more White than neighboring Idabel (50.7% White). Broken Bow is less White than neighboring Hochatown (56% White), Golden (78.1% White), Eagletown (71.8% White), and Garvin (61.9% White).

Broken Bow's Black Population

283 residents of Broken Bow, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Broken Bow is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Broken Bow ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broken Bow's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Black residents' share of Broken Bow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Broken Bow is more Black than neighboring Hochatown (0% Black), Golden (0% Black), Eagletown (1.8% Black), and Garvin (0.7% Black). Broken Bow is less Black than neighboring Idabel (16.8% Black).

Broken Bow's Asian Population

0 residents of Broken Bow, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Broken Bow is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Broken Bow ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broken Bow's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Broken Bow's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Broken Bow is less Asian than neighboring Idabel (0.4% Asian).

Broken Bow's Hispanic Population

123 residents of Broken Bow, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Broken Bow is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Broken Bow ranks 165th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broken Bow's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 70.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Broken Bow's population has decreased from 10.0% to 2.9%.

Broken Bow is more Hispanic than neighboring Golden (0% Hispanic). Broken Bow is less Hispanic than neighboring Hochatown (6% Hispanic), Idabel (15.8% Hispanic), Eagletown (3% Hispanic), and Garvin (3.4% Hispanic).

Broken Bow's Native American/Other Population

1,136 residents of Broken Bow, or 26.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Broken Bow is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Broken Bow ranks 174th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broken Bow's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Broken Bow's population has increased from 22.7% to 26.9%.

Broken Bow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Idabel (7% Native American/Other), Golden (21.9% Native American/Other), Eagletown (9.8% Native American/Other), and Garvin (15.6% Native American/Other). Broken Bow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hochatown (37.2% Native American/Other).

Broken Bow's Multiracial Population

347 residents of Broken Bow, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Broken Bow is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Broken Bow ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broken Bow's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Broken Bow's population has decreased from 11.7% to 8.2%.

Broken Bow is more Multiracial than neighboring Hochatown (0.7% Multiracial), and Golden (0% Multiracial). Broken Bow is less Multiracial than neighboring Idabel (9.2% Multiracial), Eagletown (13.6% Multiracial), and Garvin (18.4% 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.