Woodward, OK

Census Place

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2024 Population

11,882

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.2

0.285% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

17.2%

33.2% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$54,463

10.3% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$157,800

3.9% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

5,782

1.62% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Woodward, 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.

95.2% of the residents in Woodward, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Woodward, OK are High Plains Technology Center (269 degrees awarded in 2024) and Formations Institute of Cosmetology & Barbering (26 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Woodward, OK was $157,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.7%.

Most people in Woodward, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Woodward, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Woodward, OK is home to a population of 11.9k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.52% of Woodward, OK residents were born outside of the country (775 people).

In 2024, there were 7.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.38k people) in Woodward, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.07k Other (Hispanic) and 613 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2024 Citizenship

96.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.2% of Woodward, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Woodward, OK was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Woodward, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Woodward, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.38k ± 307
Other (Hispanic)
1.07k ± 362
White (Hispanic)
613 ± 239

20.5%

Hispanic Population

2.44k people

20.5% of the people in Woodward, OK are hispanic (2.44k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,864 ± 7,883 people
Vietnam
13,987 ± 2,899 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

6.52%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

775 people

5.13%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

614 people

As of 2024, 6.52% of Woodward, OK residents (775 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 Woodward, OK was 5.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Woodward, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
248 ± 132
Gulf War (1990s)
75 ± 71
Gulf War (2001-)
73 ± 60

Woodward, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.31 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Woodward, OK.

Health

85.9% of the population of Woodward, OK has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0.782% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.1%

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

0.782%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Woodward, OK declined by 2.19% from 14.4% to 14.1%.

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

Economy

The economy of Woodward, OK employs 5.78k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Woodward, OK were Retail Trade (883 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (633 people), and Construction (522 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($123,545), Transportation & Warehousing ($76,193), and Finance & Insurance ($69,453).

Employment

Occupations

5.78k

2024 Value

± 664

−1.62%

1 Year decline

± 16.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Woodward, OK declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 5.88k employees to 5.78k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Woodward, OK, are Sales & Related Occupations (682 people), Management Occupations (608 people), and Production Occupations (492 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Woodward, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.78k

2024 Value

± 664

−1.62%

1 Year decline

± 16.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Woodward, OK declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 5.88k employees to 5.78k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Woodward, OK, are Retail Trade (883 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (633 people), and Construction (522 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Woodward, OK, though some of these residents may live in Woodward, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,384

Median earning men ± $3,835

$31,385

Median earning women ± $4,070

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($80,521), Construction ($66,007), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($44,635), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,362), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($36,538).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Woodward, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Alan Armstrong

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on March 24, 2026
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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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Woodward, OK awarded 295 degrees. The student population of Woodward, OK in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 193 male students and 158 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Woodward, OK are White (149 and 50.5%), Two or More Races (96 and 32.5%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 11.5%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (11 and 3.73%).

The largest universities in Woodward, OK by number of degrees awarded are High Plains Technology Center (269 and 91.2%) and Formations Institute of Cosmetology & Barbering (26 and 8.81%).

The most popular majors in Woodward, OK are Welding Technology (51 and 17.3%), Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (48 and 16.3%), and Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology (34 and 11.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 351 students enrolled in Woodward, OK, 55% men and 45% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 197 records, of which 50.3% were women and 49.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology
38 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
38 degrees awarded
Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
34 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Woodward, OK was Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Woodward, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

High Plains Technology Center
269 degrees awarded
Formations Institute of Cosmetology & Barbering
26 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was High Plains Technology Center with 269 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 177 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Woodward, OK, which is 1.5 times more than the 118 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 149 degrees mean that there were 1.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 96 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Woodward, OK was $157,800 in 2024, which is 0.474 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $164,200 to $157,800, a 3.9% decrease. The homeownership rate in Woodward, OK is 64.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Woodward, OK have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Woodward, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$157,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,246

$3,163

Median Property Taxes

±$416

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 Woodward, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.7%

Homeownership

2024

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 64.7% of the housing units in Woodward, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Woodward, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,463

Median Household Income

± $5,262

4.89k

Number of Households

± 592

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.89k households in Woodward, OK declined from $54,463 from the previous year's value of $60,720.

The following chart displays the households in Woodward, 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 $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Woodward, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (12.4%)
Other (2.57%)

In 2024, 79.5% of workers in Woodward, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (2.57%).

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.

Commute Time

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Woodward, OK have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.73% of the workforce in Woodward, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Woodward, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Woodward, OK (2.01k out of 11.7k 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 Females 35 - 44, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Woodward, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.