Broken Arrow is located in the northeastern part of Oklahoma, primarily in Tulsa County, as well as a section of the city in western Wagoner County. It is the largest suburb of Tulsa. According to the 2010 census, Broken Arrow has a population of 98,850 residents and is the fourth largest city in the state. However, a July 1, 2013, estimate reports that the population of the city is 103,500, making it the 278th largest city in the United States. The city is part of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 961,561 residents.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,385 and the median income for a family was $74,355. The per capita income for the city was $29,141. About 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line. Of the city’s population over the age of 25, 30.3% holds a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Education in Broken Arrow is provided by Broken Arrow Public Schools. The district operates twenty five schools with fifteen Elementary Schools, Five Middle Schools, and Five Secondary Schools. A portion of Broken Arrow is also served by Union Public Schools.