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 $61,601 with a poverty rate of 32.03%. The median age in Walters is 39.8 years: 34.8 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Walters was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,488 | 68.48% |
| Native American | 286 | 13.16% |
| Two or more races | 258 | 11.87% |
| Other race | 123 | 5.66% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.14% |
| 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 | 811 | 2.61 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 330 | 1.21 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 318 | 3.06 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Female | 111 | 4.72 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Male | 52 | 4.25 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 10.71% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 5.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 8.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 9.9% |
| High School Graduate | 458 | 30.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 3.43% |
| Some College | 468 | 31.52% |
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 | 1,019 | 905 | 223 |
| Native American | 203 | 186 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 110 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 59 | 3 |
| Other Race | 92 | 41 | 3 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 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 21.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $58,393 | $28,889 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,063 | $0 | $44,125 |
| High School Graduate | $37,885 | $35,455 | $39,615 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $21,813 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,847 | $42,031 | $39,184 |
| Some College | $40,556 | $49,063 | $38,368 |
$39,847
Average Earnings
$42,031
Average Male
$39,184
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.05% of Walters residents speak only English, while 6.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,438 | 460 | 31.99% |
| Multiple | 248 | 93 | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 81 | 51.59% |
| Other | 123 | 72 | 58.54% |
| Native | 276 | 53 | 19.2% |
32.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.95%
Male Poverty Rate
31.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walters is Other, with 58.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walters is Native, with 19.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.59% |
| High School | 28.54% |
| Some College | 15.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Male Unemployed | 58.33% |
| Male Employed | 13.32% |
| Female Employed | 8.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,821 | $76,277 |
| Households | $50,875 | $61,601 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,875 | $36,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
176
Number of Veterans
143
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 97 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 10.63% |
| Native American | 22 | 10.33% |
| Other Race | 22 | 23.91% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 17.05% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 10.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
66.18%
Born in Walters
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
99.31% of Walters residents were born in the United States, with 66.18% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.37% 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% |