City · Oklahoma
Wewoka, Oklahoma
Wewoka, city, in Seminole County, Oklahoma. Wewoka had 3,046 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,133 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,091 (±25). GEOID 4080550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,046
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,133 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,091 ±25
Median household income
$37,986
±$10,672 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$63,300
±$15,305 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$849
±$64 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Wewoka and what county is it in?
Wewoka is a city in Seminole County, Oklahoma. It covers 4.8 square miles of land, 647 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 Wewoka, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,046 people lived in Wewoka on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 3,133 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,091 (±25).
| Measure | Wewoka | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,091 ±25 | 23,494 | −232 |
| Households | 1,077 ±115 | 8,782 | −195 |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.27 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,578 ±115 | 10,838 | −189 |
Wewoka's population since 2000
From 3,562 in 2000 to 3,046 in 2025: down 14.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wewoka 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 Wewoka?
The median resident of Wewoka is 37.0 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.0%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 25.7%.
| Measure | Wewoka | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 ±2.9 | 39.2 | −4.7 |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±2.9 pts | 24.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±3.7 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±3.4 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% ±3.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.0% ±5.6 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±3.4 pts | 3.6% | −5.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 25.7% ±5.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.5% ±4.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±2.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±3.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 26.2% ±4.0 pts | 24.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0% ±3.6 pts | 17.1% | −5.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.1% ±4.1 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.1% ±3.2 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±2.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8% ±3.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Wewoka earn?
Half of Wewoka's 1,077 households earn less than $37,986 a year (±$10,672), against $48,062 in Seminole County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $34,202 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wewoka | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,986 ±$10,672 | $48,062 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,194 ±$5,309 | $63,114 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,317 ±$2,178 | $25,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.5% ±5.8 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.2% ±11.4 pts | 27.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.8% ±6.8 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.6% ±6.1 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.7% ±6.7 pts | 80.7% | – |
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 Wewoka?
Owners occupy 54.4% of Wewoka's occupied homes and renters 45.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $63,300 by its owner (±$15,305). The median renter pays $849 a month including utilities, and 53.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wewoka | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $63,300 ±$15,305 | $99,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $849 ±$64 | $752 | +$143 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.8% ±11.4 pts | 38.9% | +20.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $945 ±$99 | $1,136 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.4% ±6.4 pts | 71.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.6% ±6.4 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,578 ±115 | 10,838 | −189 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.2% ±6.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.5% ±4.3 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% ±2.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±1.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.1% ±5.4 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Wewoka building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Wewoka in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wewoka work and get to work?
69.8% of Wewoka's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.2%.
| Measure | Wewoka | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.8% ±4.6 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.2% ±5.0 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.8% ±6.6 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.7% ±5.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.8% ±3.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3% ±5.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min ±4.4 | 24.0 min | +11.9 min |
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 Wewoka?
1 census tract lies mostly in Wewoka, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5836Seminole County | 3,985 | $42,708 |
| Tract 5839Seminole County | 1,368 | $44,875 |
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 Wewoka) · Census block assignment files
How does Wewoka compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wewoka is the 6,289th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 112th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Wewoka ranks 211th 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 | 112th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 186th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 133rd | 229 |
| Median household income | 211th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 213th | 229 |
| Median home value | 224th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 108th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 209th | 226 |
| Median age | 106th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 191st | 229 |
| Work from home | 23rd | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 28th | 229 |
Wewoka's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Wewoka 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 Wewoka?
10 of the 57 figures for Wewoka 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 Wewoka 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 Wewoka.