Nowata County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,435 | — | #2,534 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,333 | -27.7% | #2,515 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,721 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,800 | -51.1% | #2,415 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $811 | -30.3% | #2,024 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.6% | #2,335 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Nowata County has a population of 9,435, making it the #2,534 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Nowata County is $54,333, ranking #2,515 out of 3,222 counties — 27.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Nowata County is $137,800 (-51.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $811/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.5%.
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84.8% of residents in Nowata County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.6% below the national rate.
About Nowata County, Oklahoma
Nowata County, Oklahoma has a total population of 9,435, making it the 2,534th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nowata County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Nowata County is $54,333, which ranks #2,515 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Nowata County is $137,800, 51.1% below the national median. Renters in Nowata County pay a median gross rent of $811 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Nowata County, 16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.
Nowata County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.5% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (15.4%) and Two or More Races (14.2%).
All data for Nowata County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.