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Watonga

Oklahoma · 5,111 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 $38,065. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,600. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,111
+10%since 2000
from 4,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,356 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.4
−5%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Watonga
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,065
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,427
+55%since 2000
from $10,567 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(1,976)
Black5.2%(268)
Hispanic / Latino47.4%(2,424)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other21.6%(1,103)
Diversity Score83.6%(4,275)
Diversity Score
84
+33%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Female
39.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watonga, Oklahoma?

Watonga, Oklahoma has about 5,111 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watonga, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Watonga, Oklahoma earns about $38,065 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 $61,600, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Watonga, Oklahoma?

About 13.8% 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 15.3% 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 1,703 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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