White Water, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 69, White Water'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

White Water is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Delaware County. The total population is 69. It ranks as the 721st most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in White Water is 74.2 years. This is 101% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 27.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White Water is $47,813. This is 26% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in White Water, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $56,400. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, White Water is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in White Water is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.4% of the population.

Education

36.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places White Water in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 28% higher 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 84.1%. Notably, 20.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for White Water, 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.