Watonga, Oklahoma Population 2022
Watonga is a city located in Blaine County Oklahoma. Watonga has a 2020 population of 2,802. It is also the county seat of Blaine County. Watonga is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -7.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,042 in 2010.
The average household income in Watonga is $54,758 with a poverty rate of 16.83%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $610 per month, and the median house value is $87,800. The median age in Watonga is 42 years, 39.5 years for males, and 50.9 years for females.
Watonga Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watongawas:
- White: 63.48%
- Native American: 13.01%
- Black or African American: 11.79%
- Other race: 7.19%
- Two or more races: 4.53%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,820 | 63.48% |
| Black or African American | 338 | 11.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 373 | 13.01% |
| Some Other Race | 206 | 7.19% |
| Two or More Races | 130 | 4.53% |
Watonga Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 828 | 1.87 | 55.4 |
| Married | 294 | 2.42 | 71.8 |
| Male | 16 | 14.56 | 0 |
| Female | 148 | 1.38 | 20.9 |
| Non Family | 370 | 1.08 | 58.6 |
2.51
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 284 | 12.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 364 | 15.38% |
| High School Graduate | 853 | 36.04% |
| Some College | 475 | 20.07% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 7.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 136 | 5.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 2.92% |
Watonga Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 165 | 126 | 54 |
| White | 1,049 | 932 | 123 |
| Black | 317 | 281 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 799 | 327 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 110 | |
| Other Race | 198 | 81 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 32.73%.
Watonga Language by Age
Watonga Language
67.41% of Watonga residents speak only English, while 32.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.77% of the population.
Watonga Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 132 | 64 | 48.48% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 47 | 35.07% |
| Native | 295 | 62 | 21.02% |
| White | 958 | 91 | 9.50% |
| Other | 8 | NaN% |
16.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.82%
Male Poverty Rate
21.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Watonga
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watonga is Black, with 48.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watonga is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.40%.
Watonga Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Watonga Married by Age and Sex
Watonga 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 55-64.
Watonga Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 9.98% |
| Black | 8 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 46 | 25.27% |
Watonga Veterans by Education
29.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
31.4%
Labor Force Participation
26.5%
Employment Rate
15.8%
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
54.69%
Born in Watonga
73.67%
Native Born
26.33%
Foreign Born
25.18%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.67% of Watonga residents were born in the United States, with 54.69% having been born in Oklahoma. 25.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2,828 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 3,249 | 421 | 1.40% |
| 1960 | 3,252 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 1970 | 3,696 | 444 | 1.29% |
| 1980 | 4,139 | 443 | 1.14% |
| 1990 | 3,408 | -731 | -1.92% |
| 2000 | 4,658 | 1,250 | 3.17% |
| 2010 | 3,042 | -1,616 | -4.17% |
| 2011 | 2,970 | -72 | -2.37% |
| 2012 | 3,001 | 31 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 2,987 | -14 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 2,999 | 12 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 2,966 | -33 | -1.10% |
| 2016 | 2,920 | -46 | -1.55% |
| 2017 | 2,878 | -42 | -1.44% |
| 2018 | 2,854 | -24 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 2,841 | -13 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 2,828 | -13 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 2,815 | -13 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 2,802 | -13 | -0.46% |