Nowata, Oklahoma Population 2022
Nowata is a city located in Nowata County Oklahoma. Nowata has a 2020 population of 3,333. It is also the county seat of Nowata County. Nowata is currently declining at a rate of -2.14% annually and its population has decreased by -10.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,725 in 2010.
The average household income in Nowata is $42,809 with a poverty rate of 23.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $618 per month, and the median house value is $73,900. The median age in Nowata is 40.9 years, 40.3 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
Nowata Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nowatawas:
- White: 62.65%
- Two or more races: 16.83%
- Native American: 14.84%
- Black or African American: 2.72%
- Other race: 2.23%
- Asian: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.22%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,301 | 62.65% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 2.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 545 | 14.84% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.22% |
| Some Other Race | 82 | 2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 618 | 16.83% |
Nowata Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,518 | 2.3 | 59.2 |
| Married | 620 | 2.99 | 83.1 |
| Male | 81 | 3.35 | 59.3 |
| Female | 280 | 2.54 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 537 | 1.21 | 46.6 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 1.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 260 | 10.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,061 | 43.38% |
| Some College | 601 | 24.57% |
| Associates Degree | 221 | 9.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 8.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 2.04% |
Nowata Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,659 | 1,433 | 221 |
| Native American | 345 | 297 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 267 | 249 | 15 |
| Asian | 18 | 16 | 1 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | |
| Other Race | 46 | 46 | |
| Hispanic | 89 | 89 | |
| Black | 76 | 64 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.32%.
Nowata Language by Age
Nowata Language
97.29% of Nowata residents speak only English, while 2.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
Nowata Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77 | 77 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 53 | 31.93% |
| Multiple | 599 | 180 | 30.05% |
| Asian | 19 | 4 | 21.05% |
| Native | 534 | 112 | 20.97% |
| White | 2,128 | 417 | 19.60% |
| Other | 17 | NaN% |
23.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.06%
Male Poverty Rate
24.56%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Nowata
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nowata is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nowata is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.44%.
Nowata Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Nowata Married by Age and Sex
Nowata Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Nowata Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 4.68% |
| Black | 3 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 38 | 8.62% |
Nowata Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.79%
Born in Nowata
98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.77% of Nowata residents were born in the United States, with 71.79% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 3,672 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 4,435 | 763 | 1.91% |
| 1930 | 3,531 | -904 | -2.25% |
| 1940 | 3,904 | 373 | 1.01% |
| 1950 | 3,965 | 61 | 0.16% |
| 1960 | 4,163 | 198 | 0.49% |
| 1970 | 3,679 | -484 | -1.23% |
| 1980 | 4,270 | 591 | 1.50% |
| 1990 | 3,896 | -374 | -0.91% |
| 2000 | 3,971 | 75 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 3,725 | -246 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 3,756 | 31 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 3,743 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 3,720 | -23 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 3,702 | -18 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 3,711 | 9 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 3,682 | -29 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 3,645 | -37 | -1.00% |
| 2018 | 3,625 | -20 | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 3,552 | -73 | -2.01% |
| 2020 | 3,479 | -73 | -2.06% |
| 2021 | 3,406 | -73 | -2.10% |
| 2022 | 3,333 | -73 | -2.14% |