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Washita County

Oklahoma · 10,884 residents (2025 est.) · 1,003.089 sq mi
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Washita County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,501. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% 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 $118,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,815
−6%since 2000
from 11,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 12 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+4%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,884 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Washita County
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(598)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(771)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.1%(764)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(764)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.5%(483)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.7%(1,154)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.3%(1,443)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(1,182)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.1%(1,524)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.5%(1,249)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(691)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(192)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,501
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,237
+114%since 2000
from $15,528 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−2%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+10%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washita County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(10,406)
Black0.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(516)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(8,835)
Black1.3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,045)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other7.3%(785)
Diversity Score
40
+36%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
10
−50%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.2%(883)
Spaniard0.2%(22)
Cuban0%(3)
Asian origin
Chinese0%(5)
Laotian0%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German19.8%(2,138)
Irish11.6%(1,259)
American8.1%(875)
English7.8%(846)
Italian2.8%(298)
Polish1.4%(149)
Dutch1.3%(138)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(136)
Scottish1.1%(114)
French0.7%(77)
Swedish0.5%(57)
West Indian0.4%(48)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.3%(35)
Norwegian0.3%(33)
Czech0.2%(21)
Hungarian0.2%(18)
Portuguese0.2%(18)
Turkish0.2%(17)
Swiss0.1%(15)
Greek0.1%(9)
British0.1%(8)
Finnish0.1%(7)
Russian0.1%(7)
Slovak0.1%(6)
Israeli0%(4)
Danish0%(3)
Arab0%(2)
Iranian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.3%(1,086)
Married55.4%(2,377)
Widowed3.8%(164)
Divorced15.5%(667)
Women 15+
Never married19.4%(850)
Married51.3%(2,251)
Widowed13.4%(590)
Divorced15.9%(697)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washita County, Oklahoma?

Washita County, Oklahoma has about 10,815 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washita County, Oklahoma earns about $63,501 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washita County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Washita County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $118,400, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Washita County, Oklahoma?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Washita County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washita County, Oklahoma?

About 14.1% of people in Washita County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washita County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Washita County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 626 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9649Census Tract 9651Census Tract 9650Census Tract 9654
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 73632ZIP 73624ZIP 73664ZIP 73626ZIP 73647ZIP 73661ZIP 73024ZIP 73641ZIP 73622ZIP 73021
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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