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Nowata

County:
Nowata County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.405
State:
Oklahoma

Nowata is a city located in Nowata County, Oklahoma. Nowata has a 2026 population of 3,628. It is also the county seat of Nowata County. Nowata is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 3.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,519 in 2020.

The median household income in Nowata is $47,776 with a poverty rate of 25.52%. The median age in Nowata is 37.8 years: 38.2 years for males, and 37.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.9 males.

3.6K
Total Population
1,066
Density (mi²)
18 0.5%
Growth

Nowata Population

Nowata Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,628180.5%
20253,610180.5%
20243,592290.81%
20233,56380.23%
20223,555270.77%
20213,52890.26%
20203,519-1-0.03%
20193,563-61-1.68%
20183,624-14-0.38%
20173,638-34-0.93%
20163,672-32-0.86%
20153,704110.3%
20143,693-19-0.51%
20133,712-23-0.62%
20123,735-12-0.32%
20113,747300.81%
20103,717-14-0.38%
20003,971751.93%
19903,896-374-8.76%
19804,27059116.06%
19703,679-484-11.63%
19604,1631984.99%
19503,965611.56%
19403,90437310.56%
19303,531-904-20.38%
19204,43576320.78%
19103,67200%

Median Age

Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 37.2 years
Male: 38.2 years

Nowata Adults

There are 2,676 adults, (665 of whom are seniors) in Nowata.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,885 (53.2%)
Male: 1,657 (46.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nowata includes 65.27% White, 14.71% Native American, 3.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,31265.27%
Native American52114.71%
Two or more races48013.55%
Black or African American1153.25%
Other race872.46%
Asian270.76%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race681.92%
Two or more races541.52%
White511.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,26163.83%
Native American52114.71%
Two or more races42612.03%
Black or African American1153.25%
Asian270.76%
Other race190.54%

Nowata Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nowata 's average per capita income is $34,779. Household income levels show a median of $47,776. The poverty rate stands at 25.52%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$68,750-
Families$53,920$66,254
Households$47,776$57,967
Non Families$31,087$42,794

$34,779

Average Income

$47,776

Median Household Income

25.52%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)