Washita County, OK Demographics

The total population of Washita County is estimated to be 10,930 with 5,460 males (49.95%) and 5,470 females (50.05%). There are 10 more females than males in Washita County.
The median household income in Washita County was $60,261 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 668(1.12%) from $59,593 in 2020. This income is 80.77% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Washita County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $68,042. Overall, the median household income for the county of Washita County stands at $60,261.
In Washita County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $40,274 for males and $26,626 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $58,775 for males and $41,743 for females.
In Washita County, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 5 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, American Indian and Alaska Native households have the highest median household income at $77,353, while Black or African American households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $37,521.
In 2022, the population of Washita County was 10,732, a 1.37% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Washita County's population was 10,881, a decline of 0.20% compared to a population of 10,903 in 2020.
The median age in Washita County, OK is 40.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 21.05% were under the age of 15, 16.79% aged 15 to 29, 44.01% aged 30 to 64, 16.28% aged 65 to 84, and 1.88% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Washita County population: 86.19% are White, 1.49% are Black or African American, 1.94% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.14% are Asian, 2.83% are some other race and 7.41% are multiracial.