Nowata County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Nowata County, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Nowata County, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Nowata County, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Nowata County, Oklahoma is 9,484 people, with a median age of 42.2.

We can look at the total population in Nowata County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,484
 -7.41% -9.23%
2020
10,243
 -0.77% -
2019
10,322
 -0.59% -
2018
10,383
 -0.62% -
2017
10,448
 - -

Population of Nowata County, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
65.1%
67.1%
 -2.98%
Black/African American
1.4%
2.2%
 -36.36%
Native
15.5%
16.5%
 -6.06%
Hispanic
3.3%
2.9%
 +13.79%
Asian
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
14.1%
11%
 +28.18%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Nowata County, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.2 -0.24% 41.5 +0.48% 43 0%
2020 42.3 -0.24% 41.3 +0.49% 43 -1.15%
2019 42.4 +0.24% 41.1 +0.49% 43.5 +0.46%
2018 42.3 0% 40.9 -0.24% 43.3 -0.46%
2017 42.3 - 41 - 43.5 -

The median age of Nowata County, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 637 -5.94% 696 -14.45% 595 600
10 to 19 744 -19.09% 595 -4.14% 611 567
20 to 29 569 -7.78% 604 -6.64% 522 563
30 to 39 569 -1.88% 542 -5.13% 556 513
40 to 49 629 -10.33% 681 -18.42% 565 561
50 to 59 738 -13.47% 734 -10.5% 641 659
60 to 69 673 -8.49% 738 -2.5% 615 715
70+ 591 -0.02% 708 -13.5% 587 614

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Nowata County, Oklahoma is $46,786.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Nowata County.

  • Under 25
    $25,125.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,646.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,576.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Nowata County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Nowata County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Nowata County, Oklahoma is currently $62,165.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.16% of households in Nowata County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Nowata County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.77%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Nowata County is $26,531.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Nowata County by the total population of Nowata County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Nowata County, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Nowata County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Nowata County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Nowata County over the age of 16 is 7,588.

Of those people, a total of 54.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Nowata County is 51.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 477 25.80% 13.80%
20 to 24 years 525 73.50% 6.30%
25 to 29 years 560 81.10% 6.60%
30 to 34 years 520 71.20% 10.80%
35 to 44 years 1,109 83.70% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 1,140 72.50% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 726 59.20% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 676 49.40% 7.20%
65 to 74 years 1,040 22.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 815 9.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Nowata County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,239 55.00% 5.40%
Black or African American 120 51.70% 16.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,144 53.10% 6.60%
Asian 39 64.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 12 41.70% 0.00%
Other 85 89.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 949 53.50% 3.90%
Hispanic or Latino 190 62.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,183 54.90% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Nowata County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Nowata County is 3,934, with median earnings of $34,628.00.

Women in Nowata County, Oklahoma earning approximately 60.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,934 $34,628.00
Male 2,121 $43,534.00
Female 1,813 $26,398.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 470 $47,328.00
Business and Financial 172 $57,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $70,781.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $34,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $125,179.00
Community and Social Service 61 $39,205.00
Legal 34 $0.00
Educational and Library 165 $17,460.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $41,429.00
Healthcare Practitioners 246 $53,362.00
Healthcare Support 235 $12,986.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $43,750.00
Law Enforcement 24 $26,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 117 $11,979.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 113 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 52 $15,833.00
Sales 278 $25,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 512 $28,173.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 52 $22,500.00
Construction and Extraction 286 $43,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 279 $43,583.00
Production 414 $46,111.00
Transportation and Material Moving 194 $41,667.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 301 $46,193.00 169 $55,703.00
Business and Financial 71 $59,219.00 101 $56,528.00
Computer and Mathematical 13 $59,750.00 16 $71,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $34,375.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $125,179.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 48 $37,727.00
Legal 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00 160 $17,258.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $101,250.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $39,250.00 193 $53,491.00
Healthcare Support 51 $16,650.00 184 $10,588.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $45,417.00 3 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $24,375.00 11 $27,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $17,917.00 83 $11,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $29,167.00 39 $16,750.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $9,375.00 43 $16,250.00
Sales 89 $39,250.00 189 $16,845.00
Office and Administrative Support 100 $36,125.00 412 $27,316.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 43 $26,875.00 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 282 $42,083.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 258 $46,250.00 21 $0.00
Production 358 $50,294.00 56 $8,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 154 $45,625.00 40 $16,136.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,742 households in Nowata County, with an average household size of 2.49 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,589 families in Nowata County with an average family size of 2.99 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,996 206 387 1,153
Average Household Size 3.03 3.45 3.09 1.18
Total Families 1,996 206 387 0
Average Household Size 3 2.99 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 2,589 families in Nowata County, 12.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Nowata County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,418 housing units in Nowata County, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,742 84.70%
Vacant 676 15.30%

17.79% of the total 4,418 housing units in Nowata County are rental units. This is approximately 786 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,739 are occupied by the owner - or 62.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Nowata County is $676.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Nowata County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    217
  • Less than $500
    217
  • $500 to $999
    475
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    69
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Nowata County is $98,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Nowata County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    611
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    782
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    345
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    272
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    262
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    291
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    165
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Nowata County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Nowata County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    499
  • 1940 to 1949
    378
  • 1950 to 1959
    554
  • 1960 to 1969
    315
  • 1970 to 1979
    688
  • 1980 to 1989
    585
  • 1990 to 1999
    579
  • 2000 to 2009
    531
  • 2010 to 2013
    281
  • 2014 or later
    8

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Nowata County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    233
  • 1 vehicle available
    934
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,441
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,134

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Nowata County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Nowata County that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Nowata County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    107
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    423
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    513
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    364
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    417
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    154
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    560
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    68
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    153
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    378
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    346
  • 90 or more minutes
    78

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Nowata County, Oklahoma in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Nowata County, Oklahoma

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