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Westville

Oklahoma · 1,413 residents (2025 est.) · 1.879 sq mi
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Westville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,500. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,743
+9%since 2000
from 1,596 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
928 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,413 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Westville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,381 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,167
+73%since 2000
from $11,055 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−4%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61%(974)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6%(96)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(350)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(712)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(111)
Asian1.7%(29)
Other51.1%(891)
Diversity Score70.9%(1,236)
Diversity Score
71
+223%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−52.1 ptssince 2013
from 66.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+41.9 ptssince 2017
from 38.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westville, Oklahoma?

Westville, Oklahoma has about 1,743 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westville, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Westville, Oklahoma earns about $39,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westville, Oklahoma expensive?

In Westville, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Westville, Oklahoma?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Westville, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westville, Oklahoma?

About 34.1% of people in Westville, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westville, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Westville, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 387 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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