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Watts

Oklahoma · 227 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 $19,318. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $87,500. The poverty rate of 42.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
−28%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
427 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1822242673093511990201020202024Watts
2024234
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,318
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,097
+8%since 2000
from $9,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+321%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.4%(51)
Diversity Score67.1%(152)
Diversity Score
67
+379%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.2 min
+208%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watts, Oklahoma?

Watts, Oklahoma has about 227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Watts, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Watts, Oklahoma earns about $19,318 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 $87,500, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Watts, Oklahoma?

About 3.4% 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 42.0% 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 94 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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