Nowata County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Nowata County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 9,392. It is the 59th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nowata County is 41.6 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nowata County is $52,679. This is 17% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $121,900. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Nowata County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Nowata County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.