Nowata County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Nowata County, Oklahoma has a population of 9,392, the 59th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $52,679 and the median home value is $121,900. The poverty rate is 16.4%.
Nowata County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Nowata County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowata | 3,522 | $39,853 | 23.2% | $84,200 |
| South Coffeyville | 662 | $52,917 | 12.5% | $94,700 |
| Delaware | 302 | $36,111 | 29.9% | $40,000 |
| Lenapah | 274 | $53,750 | 18.3% | $52,500 |
| Wann | 108 | $54,375 | 13.0% | $63,300 |
| New Alluwe | 55 | N/A | 41.8% | $51,100 |
| Watova | 37 | $32,083 | 13.5% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Nowata County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nowata County, Oklahoma?
Nowata County has a population of 9,392, making it the 59th most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Nowata County?
The median household income in Nowata County is $52,679 with a poverty rate of 16.4%.
How many cities are in Nowata County, Oklahoma?
Nowata County contains 7 Census-designated places.