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Byng, OK
Town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,316
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
202
ZIP codes
0
Byng and its ZIP codes
Byng at a glance
- Byng is about 3.4 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,625 a year, 16% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,400 (11% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Byng, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Byng, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,625
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$177,400
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
80.8%
Bachelor's or higher
37.1%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (243), German Americans (128), Mexican Americans (71).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pontotoc County. PPP loans are for Byng.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,484
20,613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$315M
FY 2026, $8,268 per person
How people get to work
Byng, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Byng, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 29°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Byng, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Byng
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrancisTown | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| KonawaCity | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| LattaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.5 |
| PickettCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.2 |
| SasakwaTown | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| AdaCity | 11 mi | 19.4 |
| VanossCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| AllenTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| SpauldingTown | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| FitzhughTown | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| AsherTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| StratfordTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| StonewallTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| St. LouisTown | 18 mi | 9.4 |
| BowlegsTown | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| FittstownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Byng, OK in?
- Byng is in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Byng, OK?
- About 1,316 people live in Byng, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Byng?
- Nearby places include Francis (4.1 mi), Konawa (7.6 mi), Latta (8.8 mi), Pickett (8.9 mi), Sasakwa (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023