County · Oklahoma
Nowata County, Oklahoma
Nowata County, Oklahoma. Nowata County had 9,522 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 40105.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,522
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,320 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,435
Median household income
$54,333
±$5,116 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$137,800
±$13,936 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$811
±$59 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Nowata County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,320 residents in Nowata County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,522 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,435 over 566 square miles of land.
| Measure | Nowata County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,435 | 4,028,634 | −887 |
| Households | 3,686±105 | 1,562,389 | −413 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.07 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,362±42 | 1,775,127 | −512 |
Nowata County's population since 2000
From 10,569 in 2000 to 9,522 in 2025: down 9.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Nowata County?
Nowata County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Nowata with 3,584 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Nowata | 3,517 | $47,776 |
|---|---|---|
| South Coffeyville | 683 | $56,875 |
| Lenapah | 272 | $58,750 |
| Delaware | 267 | $40,000 |
| WannGEOID 4078250 | 95 | $56,250 |
| New AlluweGEOID 4051050 | 89 | $36,071 |
| WatovaGEOID 4079000 | 32 | $31,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nowata County?
The median resident of Nowata County is 41.3 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 19.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.5%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 15.4%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nowata County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±0.8 | 37.0 | −1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 23.0%±0.2 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.9%±0.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 12.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.5%±0.6 pts | 62.1% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 15.4%±1.5 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 14.2%±1.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1%±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5%±1.8 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.2%±1.6 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±1.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.8%±2.3 pts | 28.3% | +5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Nowata County earn?
Half of Nowata County's 3,686 households earn less than $54,333 a year (±$5,116), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $53,098 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nowata County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,333±$5,116 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,254±$5,777 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,891±$1,901 | $35,624 | +$2,671 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.2%±2.4 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.0%±5.0 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6%±2.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.3%±3.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 Nowata County?
Owners occupy 73.5% of Nowata County's occupied homes and renters 26.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,800 by its owner (±$13,936). The median renter pays $811 a month including utilities, and 35.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nowata County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,800±$13,936 | $199,800 | +$29,868 |
| Median gross rent | $811±$59 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.1%±8.7 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,232±$90 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.5%±2.8 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,362±42 | 1,775,127 | −512 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±2.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4%±2.7 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.3%±2.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.9%±2.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 Nowata County building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units across Nowata County in 2025 (26 single-family), 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nowata County get to work?
76.6% of Nowata County's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Nowata County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.7%±2.5 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.4 pts | 5.0% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6%±3.7 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0%±2.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±2.5 pts | 9.4% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min±1.7 | 22.4 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 are Nowata County's census tracts?
Nowata County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,837 (Tract 1724) to $72,609 (Tract 1723).
| Tract 172140105172100 | 1,882±159 | $63,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 172240105172200 | 1,397±128 | $52,917 |
| Tract 172340105172300 | 1,938±148 | $72,609 |
| Tract 172440105172400 | 4,218±198 | $48,837 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Nowata County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 32nd of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st of 77 |
| Median household income | 51st of 77 |
| Median home value | 47th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 46th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th of 77 |
| Median age | 22nd of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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