Nowata County's 2026 population is estimated at 9,721, reflecting a 0.83% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Nowata County is the 58th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 10,524 and has grown -7.63% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.3 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 40.4 years
There are 7,264 adults, (1,881 of whom are seniors) in Nowata County.
Female: 4,800 (50.9%)
Male: 4,635 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Nowata County includes 65.44% White, 15.63% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,174 | 65.44% |
| Native American | 1,475 | 15.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,420 | 15.05% |
| Black or African American | 165 | 1.75% |
| Other race | 135 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.7% |
Nowata County 's average per capita income is $43,917. Household income levels show a median of $54,333. The poverty rate stands at 17.22%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,934 | $101,691 |
| Families | $67,278 | $88,557 |
| Households | $54,333 | $76,254 |
| Non Families | $30,685 | $42,848 |
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