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Oklahoma · 280 residents (2025 est.) · 0.532 sq mi
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Watts has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,063. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $93,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
−26%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
440 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+26%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:280 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1822242673093511990201020202024Watts
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,063
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,744
+111%since 2000
from $9,356 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+30%since 2010
from 0.331 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+156%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(208)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(10)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(60)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other34.2%(80)
Diversity Score82.8%(194)
Diversity Score
83
+492%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+87%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 35.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.8%
+33.4 ptssince 2017
from 40.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watts, Oklahoma?

Watts, Oklahoma has about 234 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watts, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Watts, Oklahoma earns about $34,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watts, Oklahoma expensive?

In Watts, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $93,600, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Watts, Oklahoma?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Watts, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watts, Oklahoma?

About 33.8% of people in Watts, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watts, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Watts, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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