Bartlesville, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Bartlesville, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Bartlesville | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,276 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1385.4 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.84% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,199 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Bartlesville grew by 11.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 31,276 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Bartlesville is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.2% of residents. That is 2.3 points below Oklahoma as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,328 20.2% -2.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,252 20.0% -1.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,777 18.5% on par
- Boomers 61–79 5,752 18.4% +1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.6% of the people living in Bartlesville and men 48.4%.
- Women 51.6% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 48.4% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Bartlesville has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Bartlesville | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,162 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.66% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bartlesville is about 8% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Bartlesville | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $164,227 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $930 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.4% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Bartlesville is about 14.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $930 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bartlesville spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 106 hours, about 4.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bartlesville | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.8 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.5 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 106 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,297 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,322 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,702 | 941 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bartlesville is 13 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bartlesville has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Bartlesville | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Bartlesville has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Bartlesville | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.8% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.0% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
How many people live in Bartlesville, Oklahoma?
About 31,276 people live in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in 12,199 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 38.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Bartlesville, Oklahoma?
Averaged over its land area, Bartlesville, Oklahoma has 1,385 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 16 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Bartlesville, Oklahoma?
The median home costs 2.7 times the median household income ($164,227 against $60,162), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $930 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Bartlesville, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Bartlesville, Oklahoma is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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