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Weatherford

Oklahoma · 12,005 residents (2025 est.) · 7.658 sq mi
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Weatherford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,704. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $232,600. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,004
+22%since 2000
from 9,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,568 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 1,287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.8
+11%since 2000
from 24.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,005 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K12K12K1990201020202024Weatherford
202412K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,704
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,908 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,644
+103%since 2000
from $16,046 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+11%since 2010
from 0.455 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
57.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+46%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(8,415)
Black1.9%(189)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(424)
Asian1.3%(124)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(1,871)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(8,782)
Black2%(239)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,328)
Asian1.8%(212)
Other12%(1,443)
Diversity Score54.7%(6,563)
Diversity Score
55
+188%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 84.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 88.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weatherford, Oklahoma?

Weatherford, Oklahoma has about 12,004 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weatherford, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Weatherford, Oklahoma earns about $54,704 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weatherford, Oklahoma expensive?

In Weatherford, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $232,600, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Weatherford, Oklahoma?

About 40.9% of adults age 25 and over in Weatherford, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weatherford, Oklahoma?

About 20.3% of people in Weatherford, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weatherford, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Weatherford, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,880 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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