Boley
Town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma
Boley is a town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, with 1,091 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 892 ft (272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paden, 5.1 miles W.
- 1,091residents (2020 Census)
- 892 ftelevation · 272 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 676 / sq mipopulation density
- 74829ZIP code
About Boley
Boley is a town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,091 at the 2020 Census. Boley was incorporated in 1905 as a predominantly Black pioneer town with persons having Native American ancestry among its citizens. Of the 50 identifiable Black towns established in Oklahoma between 1865 to 1920, Boley is one of only 13 still in existence.
Boley is currently home to barbeque equipment maker, Smokaroma, Inc, and the John Lilley Correctional Center. The Boley Public School District closed the high school in 2007 and the elementary in 2010 due to declining enrollment. The Boley Historic District is a National Historic Landmark.
Currently Boley hosts The Annual Boley Rodeo & Bar-B-Que Festival.
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Living in Boley
- Median household income
- $26,250
- Median home value
- $49,000
- Median rent
- $525/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Boley had 1,091 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,091 |
|---|---|
| Density | 676 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boley at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Okfuskee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,091 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.61 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4899° N, 96.4800° W |
| ZIP code | 74829 |
| Official website | shawneeok.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4007500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boley
- Paden5.1 mi W
- Castle5.2 mi E
- IXL6.0 mi NE
- Bearden10.1 mi SE
- Welty10.1 mi N
- Cromwell10.4 mi S
- Okemah10.9 mi E
- Prague12.4 mi W
- Clearview17.7 mi E
- Milfay18.6 mi N
- Seminole20.0 mi SW
- Sparks20.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Boley
What county is Boley in?
Boley is in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Boley, OK?
1,091 people lived in Boley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boley, OK?
The ZIP code of Boley is 74829.
What is the elevation of Boley?
892 feet (272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boley?
Paden (5.1 mi), Castle (5.2 mi), IXL (6.0 mi), Bearden (10.1 mi), Welty (10.1 mi).
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