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Woodward

Oklahoma · 12,051 residents · 13.122 sq mi
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Woodward has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,133. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,051
+2%since 2000
from 11,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
918 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 903 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
−3%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K13K13K1990201020202024Woodward
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,133
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,441 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,283
+37%since 2000
from $17,040 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(9,815)
Black0.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino13%(1,571)
Asian0.8%(102)
Other5.5%(659)
Diversity Score41.4%(4,992)
Diversity Score
41
+145%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodward, Oklahoma?

Woodward, Oklahoma has about 12,051 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodward, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Woodward, Oklahoma earns about $45,133 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 $93,600, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Woodward, Oklahoma?

About 15.5% 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 13.3% 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 289 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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