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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Watonga

Oklahoma · 4,658 residents · 3.769 sq mi
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Watonga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,208. Population has grown 37% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,658
+37%since 1990
from 3,408 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,236 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 904 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
−2%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Watonga
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,208
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,336 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,567
+2%since 1990
from $10,314 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
69.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
30.7% rent
1.6
−10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(2,604)
Black11.7%(400)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(118)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score53.5%(1,822)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(2,639)
Black15.1%(703)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(555)
Asian1.3%(62)
Diversity Score63%(2,936)
63
+18%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
+9%since 1990
from 11.9 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 Watonga, Oklahoma?

Watonga, Oklahoma has about 4,658 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Watonga, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Watonga, Oklahoma earns about $27,208 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 $43,400, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Watonga, Oklahoma?

About 10.6% 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 17.5% of people in Watonga, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watonga, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Watonga, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,250 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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