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Woodward

Oklahoma · 12,133 residents · 13.122 sq mi
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Woodward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $130,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,133
+2%since 2000
from 11,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
925 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 903 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,697
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,441 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,197
+65%since 2000
from $17,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,900
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(8,766)
Black0.6%(78)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(2,248)
Asian0.9%(109)
Other5.1%(621)
Diversity Score51.4%(6,235)
Diversity Score
51
+204%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodward, Oklahoma?

Woodward, Oklahoma has about 12,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodward, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Woodward, Oklahoma earns about $48,697 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 $130,900, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Woodward, Oklahoma?

About 19.3% 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 15.9% 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 207 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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