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Walters

Oklahoma · 2,412 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 $44,318. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,900. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,412
−9%since 2000
from 2,657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
299 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Walters
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,318
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,994
+53%since 2000
from $14,398 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(1,611)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(162)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other19.4%(467)
Diversity Score55.9%(1,349)
Diversity Score
56
+422%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walters, Oklahoma?

Walters, Oklahoma has about 2,412 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walters, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Walters, Oklahoma earns about $44,318 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 $79,900, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Walters, Oklahoma?

About 13.0% 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 22.4% 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 13 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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