Byars is a town located in McClain County Oklahoma. Byars has a 2024 population of 202. Byars is currently growing at a rate of 2.02% annually and its population has increased by 8.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 186 in 2020.
The average household income in Byars is $44,168 with a poverty rate of 46.79%. The median age in Byars is 56.6 years: 67.1 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Byars was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 83.33% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 7.21% |
| Asian | 14 | 6.31% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 65 | 3.42 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 31 | 5.39 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 27 | 1.07 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 5 | 3.4 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 2 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
4.92
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
87.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 10.8% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 2.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.27% |
| High School Graduate | 133 | 75.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 10 | 5.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 144 | 6 |
| Asian | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 3 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,750 | $46,250 | $25,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,250 | $45,000 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $28,750 |
$31,250
Average Earnings
$45,000
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.31% of Byars residents speak only English, while 4.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 181 | 95 | 52.49% |
| Multiple | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
| Native | 4 | 1 | 25% |
46.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
59.06%
Male Poverty Rate
20.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Byars is White, with 52.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Byars is Native, with 25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 70.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 63.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.74% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,250 | $52,708 |
| Households | $37,031 | $44,168 |
| Married Families | $46,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,688 | $30,644 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 1.84% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30.2%
Labor Force Participation
30.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.43%
Born in Byars
95.5%
Native Born
4.5%
Foreign Born
2.25%
Non Citizen
2.25%
Naturalized
95.5% of Byars residents were born in the United States, with 82.43% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 222 | 4 | 1.83% |
| 2028 | 218 | 4 | 1.87% |
| 2027 | 214 | 4 | 1.9% |
| 2026 | 210 | 4 | 1.94% |
| 2025 | 206 | 4 | 1.98% |
| 2024 | 202 | 4 | 2.02% |
| 2023 | 198 | 3 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 195 | 6 | 3.17% |
| 2021 | 189 | 3 | 1.61% |
| 2020 | 186 | -87 | -31.87% |
| 2019 | 273 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 273 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 272 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 270 | 2 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 268 | 4 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 264 | 4 | 1.54% |
| 2013 | 260 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 260 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 2011 | 258 | 2 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 256 | 0 | 0% |