Waynoka, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 926, Waynoka's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Waynoka is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Woods County. The total population is 926. It ranks as the 251st most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waynoka is 37.2 years. This is about the same as the state median of 37.0 years. With 34.4% of the population under 18, Waynoka has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waynoka is $52,431. This is 19% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $81,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Waynoka is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Waynoka is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Waynoka, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.