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Weatherford, OK · 2 counties · 39,059 residents (2025 est.) · 1,991.868 sq mi
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Weatherford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,780. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $164,035.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,074
+4%since 2000
from 37,650 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+1%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39,059 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Weatherford
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,780
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,842 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,178
+107%since 2000
from $15,567 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+5%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,035
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,414 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(31,149)
Black2.1%(789)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(2,877)
Asian0.7%(249)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(9,580)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(27,429)
Black2.2%(859)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(6,668)
Asian0.7%(282)
Other9.8%(3,836)
Diversity Score58.5%(22,855)
Segregation Score25.4%(9,936)
Diversity Score
58
+130%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
−1%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 9.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

WeatherfordCENTRAL12,005
What's inside

2 component counties

Custer CountyCENTRAL28,175Washita County10,884
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weatherford, OK?

Weatherford, OK has about 39,074 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weatherford, OK?

The typical household in Weatherford, OK earns about $60,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weatherford, OK expensive?

In Weatherford, OK, the median home is worth about $164,035, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Weatherford, OK?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Weatherford, OK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weatherford, OK?

About 15.8% of people in Weatherford, OK live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weatherford, OK grown since 1990?

Yes, Weatherford, OK has grown since 1990. The population has added about 736 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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