County · Oklahoma
Woodward County, Oklahoma
Woodward County, Oklahoma. Woodward County had 19,827 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 40153.
Woodward County is the county of the Woodward, OK micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,827
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,470 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,158
Median household income
$61,417
±$6,478 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$169,000
±$7,020 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$838
±$57 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Woodward County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,470 residents in Woodward County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,827 for July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,158 over 1,243 square miles of land.
| Measure | Woodward County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,158 | 4,028,634 | −569 |
| Households | 7,925±248 | 1,562,389 | +430 |
| Average household size | 2.44±0.08 | 2.50 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 9,391±34 | 1,775,127 | +352 |
Woodward County's population since 2000
From 18,486 in 2000 to 19,827 in 2025: up 7.3%. 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 Woodward County?
Woodward County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Woodward with 11,635 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 Woodward County?
The median resident of Woodward County is 37.8 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.2%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Woodward County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8±1.0 | 37.0 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2%±0.2 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±0.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.2% | 12.7% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.8%±0.8 pts | 62.1% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0%±0.8 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.8%±1.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5%±2.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5%±2.6 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±2.1 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7%±3.0 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6%±1.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.0 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 Woodward County earn?
Half of Woodward County's 7,925 households earn less than $61,417 a year (±$6,478), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,023 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $12,606 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Woodward County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,417±$6,478 | $65,039 | −$12,606 |
| Mean household income | $81,705±$6,732 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,595±$3,222 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±2.3 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.9%±4.4 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2%±2.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6%±2.4 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 Woodward County?
Owners occupy 73.2% of Woodward County's occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,000 by its owner (±$7,020). The median renter pays $838 a month including utilities, and 26.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Woodward County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,000±$7,020 | $199,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $838±$57 | $1,014 | −$153 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.9%±7.8 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,410±$92 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2%±3.5 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,391±34 | 1,775,127 | +352 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3%±2.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2%±4.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.1%±2.9 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.5%±2.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4%±2.2 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 Woodward County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Woodward County in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.3 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 Woodward County get to work?
82.2% of Woodward County's workers drive alone and 2.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Woodward County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3%±2.4 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2%±2.3 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2%±3.5 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±3.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.3%±1.0 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min±3.1 | 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 Woodward County's census tracts?
Woodward County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,679 (Tract 9534) to $77,847 (Tract 9532).
| Tract 953140153953100 | 2,740±405 | $66,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 953240153953200 | 4,642±400 | $77,847 |
| Tract 953340153953300 | 3,751±569 | $59,241 |
| Tract 953440153953400 | 3,668±515 | $50,679 |
| Tract 953540153953500 | 5,357±638 | $60,556 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Woodward County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 68th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 77 |
| Median household income | 30th of 77 |
| Median home value | 21st of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 77 |
| Median age | 59th 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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