Wetumka, Oklahoma Population 2022
Wetumka is a city located in Hughes County Oklahoma. Wetumka has a 2020 population of 1,196. Wetumka is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually and its population has decreased by -6.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,284 in 2010.
The average household income in Wetumka is $35,460 with a poverty rate of 37.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $488 per month, and the median house value is $64,000. The median age in Wetumka is 42.3 years, 43.7 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
Wetumka Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wetumkawas:
- Native American: 44.94%
- White: 42.72%
- Two or more races: 6.80%
- Black or African American: 5.46%
- Other race: 0.08%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 540 | 42.72% |
| Black or African American | 69 | 5.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 568 | 44.94% |
| Some Other Race | 1 | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 6.80% |
Wetumka Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 439 | 2.63 | 56.3 |
| Married | 105 | 3.43 | 72.4 |
| Male | 56 | 5.57 | 55.4 |
| Female | 70 | 3.81 | 54.3 |
| Non Family | 208 | 1.04 | 49 |
3.9
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 6.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 9.59% |
| High School Graduate | 420 | 46.31% |
| Some College | 188 | 20.73% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 5.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 8.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 3.09% |
Wetumka Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 28 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 48 | 20 |
| White | 444 | 358 | 59 |
| Native American | 357 | 307 | 25 |
| Black | 44 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
Wetumka Language by Age
Wetumka Language
87.92% of Wetumka residents speak only English, while 12.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 9.54% of the population.
Wetumka Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44 | 34 | 77.27% |
| Black | 68 | 38 | 55.88% |
| Native | 568 | 223 | 39.26% |
| White | 502 | 173 | 34.46% |
| Other | 1 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 75 | 20 | 26.67% |
37.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.70%
Male Poverty Rate
37.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wetumka
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wetumka is Hispanic, with 77.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wetumka is Multiple, with 26.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.35%.
Wetumka Marital Status
Marriage Rates
21.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.7%
Male Marriage Rate
20.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Wetumka Married by Age and Sex
Wetumka 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.
Wetumka Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 9.47% |
| Native American | 16 | 4.22% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 5.66% |
Wetumka Veterans by Education
12.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
41.5%
Labor Force Participation
36.4%
Employment Rate
12.2%
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
79.35%
Born in Wetumka
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Wetumka residents were born in the United States, with 79.35% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.00% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,284 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,252 | -32 | -2.49% |
| 2012 | 1,241 | -11 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 1,234 | -7 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 1,238 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,231 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 1,215 | -16 | -1.30% |
| 2017 | 1,200 | -15 | -1.23% |
| 2018 | 1,204 | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 1,202 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 1,200 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 1,198 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 1,196 | -2 | -0.17% |