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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walters

Oklahoma · 2,657 residents · 8.067 sq mi
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Walters has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,771. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $50,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% 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

2,657
+10%since 1990
from 2,425 in 1990
1990 – 2025
329 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 301 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
−1%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Walters
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,771
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,199 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,398
+66%since 1990
from $8,693 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
29.3% rent
2.0
+12%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(2,122)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score33.1%(802)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,204)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(91)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score10.7%(285)
11
−68%since 1990
from 33 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 23.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walters, Oklahoma?

Walters, Oklahoma has about 2,657 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walters, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Walters, Oklahoma earns about $25,771 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 $50,700, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Walters, Oklahoma?

About 15.8% 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 19.6% of people in Walters, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walters, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Walters, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 232 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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