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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washita County

Oklahoma · 11,441 residents · 1,003.089 sq mi
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Washita County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

11,441
−1%vs 2000
vs 11,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.8
−6%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,385
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,563 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,642
−38%vs 2000
vs $15,528 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.7%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$287
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $373 in 2000
US average: $450
76.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
23.5% rent
1.6
+9%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(10,406)
Black0.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(516)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(1,480)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(10,874)
Black0.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(392)
Asian0.5%(53)
Other4.2%(486)
Diversity Score19.1%(2,184)
19
+48%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.6%
−13.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washita County, Oklahoma?

Washita County, Oklahoma has about 11,441 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washita County, Oklahoma earns about $18,385 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 $29,200, and the typical rent is about $287 a month.

How educated are people in Washita County, Oklahoma?

About 11.0% 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 20.7% of people in Washita County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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