Burns Flat, OK

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,857
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35
    0.575% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    25.7%
    2.86% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $45,446
    8.27% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $106,600
    1.43% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Burns Flat, 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.

    98.3% of the residents in Burns Flat, OK are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Burns Flat, OK was $106,600, and the homeownership rate was 48.7%.

    Most people in Burns Flat, OK N/A, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Burns Flat, OK was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesOklahomaWashita County, OKSouthwest Oklahoma Counties--Altus, Weatherford, Elk City, Clinton & Anadarko Cities PUMA, OK

    Population & Diversity

    Burns Flat, OK is home to a population of 1.86k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.34% of Burns Flat, OK residents were born outside of the country (62 people).

    In 2024, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.35k people) in Burns Flat, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 133 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 94 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.3% of Burns Flat, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Burns Flat, OK was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Burns Flat, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.35k ± 211
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      133 ± 55
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      94 ± 62
    13.8%
    Hispanic Population
    256 people

    In 2024, there were 10.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.35k people) in Burns Flat, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 133 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 94 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.8% of the people in Burns Flat, OK are hispanic (256 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Burns Flat, 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

    3.34%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    62 people
    2.51%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    49 people

    As of 2024, 3.34% of Burns Flat, OK residents (62 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 Burns Flat, OK was 2.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      64 ± 32
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      14 ± 16
    3. Vietnam
      12 ± 16

    Burns Flat, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.57 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Burns Flat, OK.

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    Health

    87.9% of the population of Burns Flat, OK has health coverage, with 30.5% on employee plans, 31.3% on Medicaid, 8.78% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 0.862% 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, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.7% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.1%
    Uninsured
    30.5%
    Employer Coverage
    31.3%
    Medicaid
    8.78%
    Medicare
    16.5%
    Non-Group
    0.862%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Burns Flat, OK declined by 20.6% from 15.3% to 12.1%.

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

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    Economy

    Employment

    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,125
    Median earning men ± $10,007
    $28,125
    Median earning women ± $6,918

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,625), Retail Trade ($60,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($88,333), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,813), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($29,464).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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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

    Voting results are not available for Burns Flat, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.
    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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    Most students graduating from Universities in Burns Flat, OK are White (131 and 56.7%), Hispanic or Latino (64 and 27.7%), Two or More Races (22 and 9.52%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (8 and 3.46%).

    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Cosmetology
      27 degrees awarded
    2. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
      22 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Burns Flat, OK was General Cosmetology with 27 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Burns Flat, OK according to their major.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 114 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Burns Flat, OK, which is 0.974 times less than the 117 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 131 degrees mean that there were 2.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 64 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Burns Flat, OK was $106,600 in 2024, which is 0.32 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $105,100 to $106,600, a 1.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Burns Flat, OK is 48.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Burns Flat, OK have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Burns Flat, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $106,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,136
    $327
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$102

    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 Burns Flat, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    48.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    52.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 48.7% of the housing units in Burns Flat, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45%.

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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.
    $45,446
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,953
    672
    Number of Households
    ± 123

    In 2024, the median household income of the 672 households in Burns Flat, OK grew to $45,446 from the previous year's value of $41,974.

    The following chart displays the households in Burns Flat, 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 $35k - $40k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Burns Flat, 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.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commute Time

    24.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Burns Flat, OK have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.96% of the workforce in Burns Flat, 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 Burns Flat, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Burns Flat, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    25.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Burns Flat, OK (477 out of 1.85k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

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

    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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