Washita County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40149 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 10,815 #2,429 / 3,222
25th
Median Household Income $63,501 -15.5% #1,754 / 3,222
46th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,935 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $118,400 -58.0% #2,704 / 3,222
16th
Median Gross Rent $815 -29.9% #1,999 / 3,222
38th
Poverty Rate 14.1% +11.9% #1,782 / 3,222
45th

Demographics

Washita County has a population of 10,815, making it the #2,429 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Washita County is $63,501, ranking #1,754 out of 3,222 counties — 15.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.

Median Household Income
$63,501 −15.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,754 of 3,222
46th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,237 −19.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,890 of 3,222
41th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.1% +11.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,782 of 3,222
45th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.7% +7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,390 of 3,222
26th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3% −39.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,950 of 3,222
39th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.6 min −10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,026 of 3,222
37th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Washita County is $118,400 (-58.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $815/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.

Median Home Value
$118,400 −58.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,704 of 3,222
16th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$815 −29.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,999 of 3,222
38th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.0% +18.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,364 of 3,222
58th percentile
76.0% Homeownership

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Health

88.6% of residents in Washita County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.

88.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.6% −3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,456 of 3,222
24th percentile

About Washita County, Oklahoma

Washita County, Oklahoma has a total population of 10,815, making it the 2,429th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washita County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Washita County is $63,501, which ranks #1,754 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.

The median home value in Washita County is $118,400, 58.0% below the national median. Renters in Washita County pay a median gross rent of $815 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Washita County, 20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.

Washita County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).

All data for Washita 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.