Nowata County Population

1900–2026

9,518

2026 projection

2.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Nowata County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20269,518-40.04%
20259,522-40.04%
20249,526+640.68%
20239,462+190.20%
20229,443+830.89%
20219,360+370.40%
20209,323-8007.90%
201910,123-1661.61%
201810,289-330.32%
201710,322-830.80%

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Nowata County Demographics

41.3median age

Median age

Female42 yrs
Male40.4 yrs

Adults

7,264
1,881 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults5,383 other adults

Sex

Female 50.9% · 4,800Male 49.1% · 4,635

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 94 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Nowata County Income

$54,333median household income

Median household income

$54,333

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,917

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.2%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Nowata County Marital Status

53% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married53%53%53%
Never married25%29%22%
Divorced12%12%12%
Widowed8%5%12%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201