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Nowata County

Oklahoma · 10,536 residents · 565.817 sq mi
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Nowata County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $76,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
10,536
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10,569 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+8%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K11K1990201020202024Nowata County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,470 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,752
+46%since 2000
from $14,244 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(7,596)
Black2.5%(260)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(130)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(1,280)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(7,148)
Black1.9%(202)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(240)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other26.9%(2,834)
Diversity Score57%(6,001)
Diversity Score
57
+370%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nowata County, Oklahoma?

Nowata County, Oklahoma has about 10,536 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nowata County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Nowata County, Oklahoma earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nowata County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Nowata County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $76,800, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Nowata County, Oklahoma?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nowata County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nowata County, Oklahoma?

About 17.6% of people in Nowata County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nowata County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Nowata County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 544 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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