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Westville

Oklahoma · 1,364 residents · 1.879 sq mi
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Westville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,594. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,900. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,364
−15%since 2000
from 1,596 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
726 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 849 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+2%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Westville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,594
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,381 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,746
+42%since 2000
from $11,055 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+51%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49%(668)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(56)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other48.7%(664)
Diversity Score68%(927)
Diversity Score
68
+210%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2013
from 66.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westville, Oklahoma?

Westville, Oklahoma has about 1,364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westville, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Westville, Oklahoma earns about $28,594 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 $77,900, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Westville, Oklahoma?

About 8.1% 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 25.7% 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 8 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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