Washita County, OK

County

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    2024 Population
    10,815
    US Senator
    James Lankford
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Alan Armstrong
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.6
    0.246% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.1%
    11.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,501
    2.45% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $118,400
    4.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,765
    1.69% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Washita County, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.9% of the residents in Washita County, OK are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Washita County, OK are Western Technology Center (231 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Washita County, OK was $118,400, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

    Most people in Washita County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Washita County, OK was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Washita County, OK is home to a population of 10.8k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.71% of Washita County, OK residents were born outside of the country (185 people).

    In 2024, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.84k people) in Washita County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 485 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 366 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Washita County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Washita County, OK was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washita County, OK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      8.84k ± 60
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      485 ± 74
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      366 ± 98
    9.66%
    Hispanic Population
    1.05k people

    In 2024, there were 18.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.84k people) in Washita County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 485 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 366 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.66% of the people in Washita County, OK are hispanic (1.05k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Washita County, OK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      105,864 ± 7,883 people
    2. Vietnam
      13,987 ± 2,899 people
    3. Guatemala
      12,051 ± 2,691 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.71%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    185 people
    1.77%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    192 people

    As of 2024, 1.71% of Washita County, OK residents (185 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washita County, OK was 1.77%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      185 ± 69
    2. Vietnam
      161 ± 69
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      101 ± 38

    Washita County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    88.6% of the population of Washita County, OK has health coverage, with 37.2% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 0.867% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Washita County, OK see 3,638 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,638 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 10732 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2147 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,638 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washita County, OK

    Primary care physicians in Washita County, OK see an average of 3,638 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,638 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.4%
    Uninsured
    37.2%
    Employer Coverage
    20.5%
    Medicaid
    14.7%
    Medicare
    15.2%
    Non-Group
    0.867%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washita County, OK declined by 7.8% from 12.4% to 11.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washita County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.93 in Washita County, OK.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.7% in Washita County, OK.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.6% in Washita County, OK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Washita County, OK employs 4.77k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Washita County, OK were Retail Trade (506 people), Educational Services (452 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (423 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($90,167), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($74,792), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,135).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.77k
    2024 Value
    ± 363
    1.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washita County, OK grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 4.69k employees to 4.77k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washita County, OK, are Management Occupations (537 people), Sales & Related Occupations (518 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (459 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washita County, OK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.77k
    2024 Value
    ± 363
    1.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 11%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washita County, OK grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 4.69k employees to 4.77k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washita County, OK, are Retail Trade (506 people), Educational Services (452 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (423 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washita County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Washita County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $49,746
    Median earning men ± $3,807
    $34,526
    Median earning women ± $4,301

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,167), Information ($65,625), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,426).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($80,514), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,515), and Wholesale Trade ($46,250).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.57%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 20
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 19
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 19
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $7.58k
      Wholesale Trade
    2. $7.3k
      Retail Trade
    3. $6.55k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Washita County, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oklahoma

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    James Lankford
    Senator from Oklahoma3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
    Alan Armstrong
    Senator from Oklahoma2
    Assumed office on March 24, 2026
    Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

    James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Washita County, OK awarded 231 degrees. The student population of Washita County, OK in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 271 male students and 261 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Washita County, OK are White (131 and 56.7%), Hispanic or Latino (64 and 27.7%), Two or More Races (22 and 9.52%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (8 and 3.46%).

    The largest universities in Washita County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Western Technology Center (231 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Washita County, OK are General Cosmetology (27 and 11.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (22 and 9.52%), and Welding Technology (21 and 9.09%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 532 students enrolled in Washita County, OK, 50.9% men and 49.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 308 records, of which 47.4% were women and 52.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Cosmetology
      27 degrees awarded
    2. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
      22 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      21 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Washita County, OK was General Cosmetology with 27 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Washita County, OK according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Western Technology Center
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    231 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Technology Center with 231 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 114 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washita County, OK, which is 0.974 times less than the 117 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 131 degrees mean that there were 2.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 64 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Washita County, OK was $118,400 in 2024, which is 0.356 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $113,300 to $118,400, a 4.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Washita County, OK is 76%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Washita County, OK have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washita County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washita County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.725%.

    Housing

    Property

    $118,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,734
    $3,139
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$271

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washita County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washita County, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    76%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 76% of the housing units in Washita County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $63,501
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,837
    4.13k
    Number of Households
    ± 321

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.13k households in Washita County, OK grew to $63,501 from the previous year's value of $61,980.

    The following chart displays the households in Washita County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Washita County, OK is from Oklahoma.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
    0.452
    2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
    2. Carpooled (11.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.13%)

    In 2024, 75.4% of workers in Washita County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.5%) and those who worked at home (7.13%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Washita County, OK have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.57% of the workforce in Washita County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Washita County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washita County, OK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washita County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.725%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washita County, OK (1.49k out of 10.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washita County, OK is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 22.4% of the children was living in poverty in Washita County, OK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 330 in Washita County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 108% per 100,000 population.

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