Woods County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Woods County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Woods County, Oklahoma has a population of 8,619, the 60th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $50,512 and the median home value is $141,900. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

Woods County Quick Facts

Population 8,619

Median Household Income $50,512

Median Home Value $141,900

Poverty Rate 19.1%

Unemployment Rate 6.8%

Median Age 33.9 years

Homeownership Rate 64.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%

High School Graduation 88.6%

Cities/Places 6

Population 8,619 60th of 77

Median Income $50,512 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.1%

Unemployment 6.8%

Median Household Income

Woods

$50,512

$63,603

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Woods

$141,900

$185,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.4%

$25K-$50K 30.1%

$50K-$100K 24.7%

$100K+ 25.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

6.9%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

1.9%

$25K-$30K

13.3%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

2.5%

$40K-$45K

5.8%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.9%

$60K-$75K

5.5%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

7.4%

$150K-$200K

3.8%

$200K+

4.4%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

62.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.4%

Renter 35.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

30.8%

35-54

20.4%

55-74

19.7%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Woods County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Alva	5,009	$41,728	22.7%	$132,500
Waynoka	932	$51,750	23.6%	$83,000
Freedom	136	$50,625	14.2%	$72,000
Dacoma	83	$56,250	2.4%	$85,000
Avard	13	$78,750	38.5%	N/A
Hopeton	12	N/A	50.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Woods County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 8,619. It is the 60th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woods County is 33.9 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woods County is $50,512. This is 21% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $141,900. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Woods County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woods County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Woods County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 17% higher 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 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Woods 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 Woods County, Oklahoma?

Woods County has a population of 8,619, making it the 60th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Woods County?

The median household income in Woods County is $50,512 with a poverty rate of 19.1%.

How many cities are in Woods County, Oklahoma?

Woods County contains 6 Census-designated places.