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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Nowata

Oklahoma · 3,971 residents · 3.405 sq mi
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Nowata has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,835. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,971
+2%since 1990
from 3,896 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,166 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,144 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
−2%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Nowata
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,835
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,399 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,633
+36%since 1990
from $9,280 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$333
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
32.6% rent
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(2,933)
Black6.5%(255)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52.8%(2,056)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(2,760)
Black4.7%(185)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(47)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score18.5%(734)
18
−65%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.4%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+18%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nowata, Oklahoma?

Nowata, Oklahoma has about 3,971 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nowata, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Nowata, Oklahoma earns about $23,835 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nowata, Oklahoma expensive?

In Nowata, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Nowata, Oklahoma?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nowata, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nowata, Oklahoma?

About 19.2% of people in Nowata, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nowata, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Nowata, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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