Nowata County's estimated 2026 population is 9,721 with a growth rate of 0.83% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nowata County is the 58th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 10,524 and has seen a growth of -7.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Nowata County includes 65.93% White, 15.79% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (65.93%)
Native American (15.79%)
Two or more races (14.7%)
Black or African American (1.63%)
Other race (1.42%)
Asian (0.53%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,192 | 65.93% |
| Native American | 1,483 | 15.79% |
| Two or more races | 1,381 | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 1.63% |
| Other race | 133 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.53% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Nowata County's average per capita income is $43,505. Household income levels show a median of $52,679. The poverty rate stands at 16.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,470 | - |
| Families | $64,107 | $85,874 |
| Households | $52,679 | $75,109 |
| Non Families | $28,966 | $44,700 |
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