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Population Review

Bartlesville, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Bartlesville, Oklahoma is 37,559 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in Oklahoma. The median household income is $59,457, the median home value is $154,900, and the median age is 36.9.

The population has grown 7.2% since 2010 (35,794 → 38,355).

37,559

Population

1666

People / sq mi

$59,457

Median Income

$154,900

Median Home Value

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Bartlesville covers 22.6 sq mi of land at 1666 people per square mile.

About Bartlesville, OK

Housing cost is the defining feature of Bartlesville: the median home is valued at $154,900. Bartlesville is a city in Oklahoma with a population of 37,559. It ranks #12 among cities in Oklahoma by population.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $59,457, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $154,900, with typical rent around $905.

33.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 7.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.

Bartlesville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Bartlesville city had a population of 35,794 in 2010 and 38,355 in 2024, a 7.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,355 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.50%.

2024 · 38K20102024
Bartlesville city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

38,355

Population (2024)

35,794

Population (2010)

38,355

Peak (2024)

0.50%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201035,794
201135,989
201236,184
201336,186
201436,429
201536,511
201636,448
201736,399
201836,365
201936,144
202037,390
202137,570
202237,836
202338,169
202438,355

Race & Ethnicity

White73.0%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)14.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$59,457

Median Household Income

$34,695

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$154,900

Median Home Value

$905

Median Rent

68.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.0%

High School+

33.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

74.5%

Public Transit

7.3%

Work From Home

17.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

39.5%

Foreign Born

93.4%

Non-English at Home

7.5%

Veterans

17.4%

With Disability

89.1%

Health Insurance

93.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.1%
Manufacturing12.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.3%
Construction5.4%
Agriculture & Mining5.0%
Information4.9%
Retail Trade4.2%
Public Administration2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bartlesville, Oklahoma has a population of 37,559 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in Oklahoma.

The median household income in Bartlesville, Oklahoma is $59,457, with 11.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Bartlesville, Oklahoma is $154,900, with median monthly rent at $905 and a homeownership rate of 68.2%.

The median age in Bartlesville, Oklahoma is 36.9 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The population has grown 7.2% since 2010 (35,794 → 38,355).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.