Nowata is a city located in Nowata County, Oklahoma. Nowata has a 2025 population of 3,575. It is also the county seat of Nowata County. Nowata is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,514 in 2020.
The average household income in Nowata is $57,797 with a poverty rate of 23.2%.The median age in Nowata is 38.6 years: 40.2 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nowata includes 62.52% White, 14.91% Native American, 3.01% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 2,202 | 62.52% |
Two or more races | 554 | 15.73% |
Native American | 525 | 14.91% |
Black or African American | 106 | 3.01% |
Other race | 105 | 2.98% |
Asian | 30 | 0.85% |
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Never Married
Nowata's average per capita income is $32,077. Household income levels show a median of $39,853. The poverty rate stands at 23.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $63,963 | - |
Families | $49,432 | $64,610 |
Households | $39,853 | $57,797 |
Non Families | $30,379 | $45,139 |
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