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Broken Arrow, OK


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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in Tulsa county, is 13 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Tulsa metropolitan area. Broken Arrow has a population of 74,859.

The People and Families of Broken Arrow

In Broken Arrow, about 69% of adults are married. Broken Arrow is considered a city for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Broken Arrow had a median family income of $58,891. Broken Arrow is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Broken Arrow finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Broken Arrow ($42,669). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Broken Arrow Housing

About 79% of housing units in Broken Arrow are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Broken Arrow pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Broken Arrow, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBroken Arrow People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBroken Arrow Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBroken Arrow Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBroken Arrow College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Broken Arrow Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Broken Arrow Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Broken Arrow, OK

Comparing Broken Arrow 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
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men410
Well-Paid Single Women410
Racial Diversity38
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better710
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times75
Walking and Biking to Work28
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime77

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