Woodward County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Woodward County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 20,260. It is the 40th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodward County is 36.5 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodward County is $65,060. This is 2% higher than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $178,000. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Woodward County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woodward County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.9%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 88.0%.