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Watonga

Oklahoma · 2,594 residents (2025 est.) · 3.769 sq mi
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Watonga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,081. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 2,035 residents. 9% 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 $89,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,623
−44%since 2000
from 4,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
696 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+20%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,594 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Watonga
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,081
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,407
+103%since 2000
from $10,567 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−12%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(2,639)
Black15.1%(703)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(555)
Asian1.3%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(2,936)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(1,474)
Black10.5%(276)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(426)
Asian0%(0)
Other17%(447)
Diversity Score77.2%(2,025)
Diversity Score
77
+23%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Female
37.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−60.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2017
from 58.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 83.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 13.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watonga, Oklahoma?

Watonga, Oklahoma has about 2,623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watonga, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Watonga, Oklahoma earns about $54,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watonga, Oklahoma expensive?

In Watonga, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $89,700, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Watonga, Oklahoma?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Watonga, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watonga, Oklahoma?

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

Has Watonga, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Watonga, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 785 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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