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Washita County

Oklahoma · 11,508 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 $29,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,508
+1%since 1990
from 11,441 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.2
+6%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,563
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,385 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,528
+61%since 1990
from $9,642 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.5%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$373
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $287 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−8%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(10,874)
Black0.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(392)
Asian0.5%(53)
Diversity Score19.1%(2,184)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(10,406)
Black0.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(516)
Asian0.2%(28)
Diversity Score12.9%(1,480)
Diversity Score
13
−33%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.7%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Washita County to nearby counties

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Home value$181,500+322%
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Income$44,962+52%
Home value$96,100+123%
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WASHITA COUNTY VS
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WASHITA COUNTY VS
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Income$53,328+80%
Home value$143,500+234%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washita County, Oklahoma?

Washita County, Oklahoma has about 11,508 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washita County, Oklahoma earns about $29,563 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 $43,000, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Washita County, Oklahoma?

About 15.1% 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 15.5% of people in Washita County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washita County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Washita County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 1 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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