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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waurika

Oklahoma · 1,988 residents · 11.92 sq mi
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Waurika has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,800. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

1,988
−5%since 1990
from 2,088 in 1990
1990 – 2025
167 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 175 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Waurika
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,073 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,496
+40%since 1990
from $9,608 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222 in 1990
US average: $602
68.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
31.4% rent
1.5
+1%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,912)
Black1.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(78)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score26.9%(561)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,610)
Black1.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino8%(159)
Asian3.4%(67)
Diversity Score30.5%(607)
31
+14%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+41%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waurika, Oklahoma?

Waurika, Oklahoma has about 1,988 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waurika, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Waurika, Oklahoma earns about $23,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waurika, Oklahoma expensive?

In Waurika, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $36,100, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Waurika, Oklahoma?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Waurika, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waurika, Oklahoma?

About 12.2% of people in Waurika, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waurika, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Waurika, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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