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Bixby, Oklahoma


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Bixby, Oklahoma

Bixby, Oklahoma, in Tulsa county, is 9 miles SW of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 15 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Part of the surrounding Tulsa metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Bixby is home to some 13,336 residents.

The People and Families of Bixby

In Bixby, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Bixby are married.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bixby had a median family income of $58,104. More so than most places, the people in Bixby generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Bixby are poor than in most places in Oklahoma. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10,225) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bixby. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Bixby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Bixby was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Bixby, 95% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

Bixby strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBixby Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBixby Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBixby People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBixby Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Bixby College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%Bixby Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Bixby, OK

Comparing Bixby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men610
Well-Paid Single Women510
Racial Diversity46
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime68

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