Washita County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washita County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 10,857. It is the 54th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washita County is 40.7 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washita County is $61,980. This is 3% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $113,300. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Washita County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washita County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.4%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 88.9%.