Burns Flat, OK Demographics

A map of Burns Flat's Population by Race

Burns Flat, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,857, a decrease from the 1,948 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.7% White, 13.8% Hispanic, 7.7% Multiracial, 3.7% Native American/Other, 1.8% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burns Flat, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burns Flat has become more 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 Burns Flat, that probability was 41.5% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burns Flat is ranked the 155th 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). Burns Flat was ranked the 150th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burns Flat's White Population

1,350 residents of Burns Flat, or 72.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burns Flat is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Burns Flat ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Flat's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Burns Flat's population has decreased from 75.1% to 72.7%.

Burns Flat is more White than neighboring Foss (70.6% White), and Bessie (71.8% White). Burns Flat is less White than neighboring Dill City (83.5% White), Canute (73.7% White), and Sentinel (78.8% White).

Burns Flat's Black Population

34 residents of Burns Flat, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burns Flat is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Burns Flat ranks 210th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Flat's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Black residents' share of Burns Flat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Burns Flat is more Black than neighboring Dill City (0.9% Black), Foss (0% Black), Canute (0% Black), Bessie (0% Black), and Sentinel (0.2% Black).

Burns Flat's Asian Population

6 residents of Burns Flat, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burns Flat is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Burns Flat ranks 220th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Flat's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Burns Flat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Burns Flat is more Asian than neighboring Dill City (0% Asian), Canute (0% Asian), Bessie (0% Asian), and Sentinel (0% Asian). Burns Flat is less Asian than neighboring Foss (0.6% Asian).

Burns Flat's Hispanic Population

256 residents of Burns Flat, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burns Flat is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Burns Flat ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Flat's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Burns Flat's population has increased from 11.7% to 13.8%.

Burns Flat is more Hispanic than neighboring Dill City (8.4% Hispanic), Foss (10% Hispanic), and Sentinel (11.7% Hispanic). Burns Flat is less Hispanic than neighboring Canute (21.1% Hispanic), and Bessie (19.1% Hispanic).

Burns Flat's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Burns Flat, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burns Flat is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Burns Flat ranks 690th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Flat's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burns Flat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Burns Flat is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dill City (0% Native American/Other), Foss (1.8% Native American/Other), Canute (0.6% Native American/Other), and Sentinel (3.5% Native American/Other). Burns Flat is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bessie (5.3% Native American/Other).

Burns Flat's Multiracial Population

143 residents of Burns Flat, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burns Flat is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Burns Flat ranks 569th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns Flat's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Burns Flat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Burns Flat is more Multiracial than neighboring Dill City (7.2% Multiracial), Canute (4.6% Multiracial), Bessie (3.8% Multiracial), and Sentinel (5.8% Multiracial). Burns Flat is less Multiracial than neighboring Foss (17.1% 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.