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Walters

Oklahoma · 2,355 residents (2025 est.) · 8.067 sq mi
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Walters has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,425. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 566 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,900. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,091
−21%since 2000
from 2,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,355 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Walters
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,425
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,840
+135%since 2000
from $14,398 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+29%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,204)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(91)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(285)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,429)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(115)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other25.3%(529)
Diversity Score58.2%(1,218)
Diversity Score
58
+443%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walters, Oklahoma?

Walters, Oklahoma has about 2,091 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walters, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Walters, Oklahoma earns about $54,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walters, Oklahoma expensive?

In Walters, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $126,900, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Walters, Oklahoma?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Walters, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walters, Oklahoma?

About 26.8% of people in Walters, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walters, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Walters, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 334 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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