City · Oklahoma
Waurika, Oklahoma
Waurika, city, in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. Waurika had 1,867 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,837 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,004 (±157). GEOID 4079250.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,867
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,837 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,004 ±157
Median household income
$45,882
±$4,546 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$64,800
±$10,432 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$679
±$66 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Waurika and what county is it in?
Waurika is a city in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. It covers 11.9 square miles of land, 154 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Waurika, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,867 people lived in Waurika on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 1,837 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,004 (±157).
| Measure | Waurika | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,004 ±157 | 5,380 | no clear change |
| Households | 788 ±73 | 2,163 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.18 | 2.43 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 1,000 ±69 | 2,734 | no clear change |
Waurika's population since 2000
From 1,988 in 2000 to 1,867 in 2025: down 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Waurika as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Waurika?
The median resident of Waurika is 40.0 years old; 25.2% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.4%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Waurika | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±2.7 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.2% ±3.0 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±2.6 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±3.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4% ±3.3 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.1% ±4.1 pts | 75.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±2.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5% ±3.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±2.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 28.6% ±5.0 pts | 29.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.4% ±3.7 pts | 14.0% | −8.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4% ±4.1 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0% ±3.7 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.3% ±5.6 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.6% ±3.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Waurika earn?
Half of Waurika's 788 households earn less than $45,882 a year (±$4,546), against $48,668 in Jefferson County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $45,345 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waurika | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,882 ±$4,546 | $48,668 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $53,195 ±$6,212 | $60,309 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,437 ±$3,140 | $26,783 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.1% ±6.7 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.7% ±12.9 pts | 33.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.2% ±5.9 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% ±5.4 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.5% ±5.7 pts | 74.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Waurika?
Owners occupy 61.7% of Waurika's occupied homes and renters 38.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $64,800 by its owner (±$10,432). The median renter pays $679 a month including utilities, and 32.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Waurika | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $64,800 ±$10,432 | $82,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $679 ±$66 | $647 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.1% ±11.7 pts | 30.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $975 ±$66 | $1,046 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.7% ±6.2 pts | 70.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.3% ±6.2 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,000 ±69 | 2,734 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.8% ±7.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.6% ±3.4 pts | 81.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% ±1.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.3% ±4.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.5% ±4.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Waurika work and get to work?
70.6% of Waurika's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Waurika | Jefferson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.6% ±5.1 pts | 53.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±4.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.6% ±7.6 pts | 70.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.9% ±6.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±2.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.1% ±2.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±4.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min ±6.0 | 27.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Waurika?
No census tract lies mostly in Waurika; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3718Jefferson County | 2,530 | $47,604 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Waurika) · Census block assignment files
How does Waurika compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Waurika is the 7,921st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 151st-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Waurika ranks 166th of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 151st | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 115th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 208th | 229 |
| Median household income | 166th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 172nd | 229 |
| Median home value | 222nd | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 194th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 31st | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 139th | 226 |
| Median age | 51st | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 149th | 229 |
| Work from home | 93rd | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 32nd | 229 |
Waurika's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Waurika with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Waurika?
10 of the 57 figures for Waurika on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Waurika are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Waurika.