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Watonga

County:
Blaine County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.769
State:
Oklahoma

Watonga is a city located in Blaine County, Oklahoma. Watonga has a 2026 population of 2,584. It is also the county seat of Blaine County. Watonga is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -3.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,683 in 2020.

The median household income in Watonga is $54,081 with a poverty rate of 19.18%. The median age in Watonga is 40.7 years: 36.8 years for males, and 44.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 165.2 males.

2.6K
Total Population
686
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.62%
Growth

Watonga Population

Watonga Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,584-16-0.62%
20252,600-17-0.65%
20242,61730.11%
20232,614150.58%
20222,599-31-1.18%
20212,630-63-2.34%
20202,683-168-5.89%
20192,851-15-0.52%
20182,866-28-0.97%
20172,894-34-1.16%
20162,928-42-1.41%
20152,970-33-1.1%
20143,003120.4%
20132,991-13-0.43%
20123,004331.11%
20112,971-73-2.4%
20103,044-2,067-40.44%
20004,6581,25036.68%
19903,408-731-17.66%
19804,13944311.99%
19703,69644413.65%
19603,25230.09%
19503,24942114.89%
19402,82800%

Median Age

Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 36.8 years

Watonga Adults

There are 2,011 adults, (340 of whom are seniors) in Watonga.

Sex Ratio

Female: 989 (37.7%)
Male: 1,634 (62.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Watonga includes 60.92% White, 10.52% Black or African American, 8.69% Native American, 7.05% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,59860.92%
Two or more races33612.81%
Black or African American27610.52%
Native American2288.69%
Other race1857.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1857.05%
White1244.73%
Two or more races1074.08%
Native American100.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,47456.2%
Black or African American27610.52%
Two or more races2298.73%
Native American2188.31%

Watonga Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Watonga 's average per capita income is $31,706. Household income levels show a median of $54,081. The poverty rate stands at 19.18%.

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$70,417-
Families$58,992$65,150
Households$54,081$62,574
Non Families$28,661$55,594

$31,706

Average Income

$54,081

Median Household Income

19.18%

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)