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Watts

Oklahoma · 324 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 $29,306. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,300. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
324
+3%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
609 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+3%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1822242673093511990201020202024Watts
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,306
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,072
+18%since 2000
from $9,356 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade51%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+79%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other35.8%(116)
Diversity Score63.3%(205)
Diversity Score
63
+352%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+78%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watts, Oklahoma?

Watts, Oklahoma has about 324 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watts, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Watts, Oklahoma earns about $29,306 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 $56,300, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Watts, Oklahoma?

About 1.2% 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 23.8% of people in Watts, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watts, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Watts, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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