Walters is a city located in Cotton County Oklahoma. Walters has a 2024 population of 2,340. It is also the county seat of Cotton County. Walters is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,414 in 2020.
The average household income in Walters is $61,120 with a poverty rate of 29.29%. The median age in Walters is 40.5 years: 34.9 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walters was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,598 | 70.06% |
| Native American | 317 | 13.9% |
| Two or more races | 208 | 9.12% |
| Other race | 143 | 6.27% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 838 | 2.64 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 352 | 3.07 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 334 | 1.16 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 113 | 4.63 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Male | 39 | 5.64 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 11.09% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 5.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 7.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 7.29% |
| High School Graduate | 567 | 36.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 470 | 30.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,085 | 990 | 193 |
| Native American | 201 | 182 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 144 | 64 | 4 |
| Other Race | 116 | 43 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 93 | 7 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,292 | $68,472 | $26,364 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,544 | $0 | $43,500 |
| High School Graduate | $36,667 | $22,188 | $38,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,458 | $21,927 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,857 | $41,563 | $37,546 |
| Some College | $38,846 | $54,500 | $35,446 |
$37,857
Average Earnings
$41,563
Average Male
$37,546
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.87% of Walters residents speak only English, while 6.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,524 | 410 | 26.9% |
| Other | 143 | 96 | 67.13% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 96 | 52.75% |
| Multiple | 192 | 76 | 39.58% |
| Native | 308 | 65 | 21.1% |
29.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.35%
Male Poverty Rate
30.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walters is Other, with 67.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walters is Native, with 21.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.01% |
| High School | 26.65% |
| Some College | 13.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.91% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.37% |
| Male Employed | 10.7% |
| Female Employed | 10.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,639 | $75,264 |
| Households | $50,284 | $61,120 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,833 | $36,002 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
178
Number of Veterans
149
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 9.73% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 20.5% |
| Native American | 24 | 10.39% |
| Other Race | 21 | 18.1% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 11.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.98%
Born in Walters
99.47%
Native Born
0.53%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
99.47% of Walters residents were born in the United States, with 65.98% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,248 | -19 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 2,267 | -18 | -0.79% |
| 2027 | 2,285 | -18 | -0.78% |
| 2026 | 2,303 | -19 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 2,322 | -18 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 2,340 | -19 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 2,359 | -12 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 2,371 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,370 | -44 | -1.82% |
| 2020 | 2,414 | 66 | 2.81% |
| 2019 | 2,348 | -63 | -2.61% |
| 2018 | 2,411 | -30 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 2,441 | -27 | -1.09% |
| 2016 | 2,468 | -38 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 2,506 | -53 | -2.07% |
| 2014 | 2,559 | -16 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 2,575 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 2,573 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 2,578 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 2,579 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,657 | 138 | 5.48% |
| 1990 | 2,519 | -259 | -9.32% |
| 1980 | 2,778 | 167 | 6.4% |
| 1970 | 2,611 | -214 | -7.58% |
| 1960 | 2,825 | 82 | 2.99% |
| 1950 | 2,743 | -289 | -9.53% |
| 1920 | 3,032 | 784 | 34.88% |