Bearden Authority

Bearden is a high-income, family-oriented village of 136 with home prices 1.2× below the Oklahoma median.

Bearden, Oklahoma

Population in Bearden stands at 136 — placing it among the smaller communities of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. At $106,250 median household income, Bearden sits in the upper income bracket of Oklahoma.

Definition and scope

Bearden is a chartered municipality within Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Bearden has approximately 136 residents. The median age is 36.8 years. Roughly 88% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $167,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 70.6%
• Black or African American: 0.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Bearden is $106,250. Poverty rate stands at 5.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.1%. Educational attainment: 15.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Bearden:

• Public schools: 15
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Okemah Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Okfuskee County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Norman, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 828 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.