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Watts

Oklahoma · 316 residents · 0.532 sq mi
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Watts has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,417. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $28,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

316
−2%since 1990
from 321 in 1990
1990 – 2025
594 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 603 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+20%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1822242673093511990201020202024Watts
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,417
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,356
+36%since 1990
from $6,880 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.7%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
66.0%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
34.0% rent
1.1
−5%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Watts on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.9%(192)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(208)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(10)
Asian0.6%(2)
Diversity Score14%(44)
14
−77%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watts, Oklahoma?

Watts, Oklahoma has about 316 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Watts, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Watts, Oklahoma earns about $26,417 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 $28,400, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Watts, Oklahoma?

About 4.9% 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 19.7% 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 5 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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