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Woodward

Oklahoma · 11,635 residents (2025 est.) · 13.122 sq mi
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Woodward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,463. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,882
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 903 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−3%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,635 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,463
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,441 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,644
+103%since 2000
from $17,040 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+6%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+62%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(10,627)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(718)
Asian0.7%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(2,003)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(8,382)
Black0.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(2,439)
Asian0.5%(55)
Other8.1%(963)
Diversity Score56.7%(6,737)
Diversity Score
57
+236%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
5.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 10.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodward, Oklahoma?

Woodward, Oklahoma has about 11,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodward, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Woodward, Oklahoma earns about $54,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodward, Oklahoma expensive?

In Woodward, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $157,800, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Woodward, Oklahoma?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Woodward, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodward, Oklahoma?

About 17.2% of people in Woodward, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodward, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodward, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 458 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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