Watonga is a city located in Blaine County Oklahoma. Watonga has a 2024 population of 2,581. It is also the county seat of Blaine County. Watonga is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -3.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,680 in 2020.
The average household income in Watonga is $54,993 with a poverty rate of 19.81%. The median age in Watonga is 38.5 years: 38.6 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watonga was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,763 | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 363 | 13.69% |
| Native American | 266 | 10.03% |
| Two or more races | 209 | 7.88% |
| Other race | 50 | 1.89% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 762 | 2.08 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 382 | 2.62 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Non Family | 264 | 1.07 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Female | 69 | 2.46 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 47 | 2.79 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
2.58
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 298 | 14.16% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 3.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 2.57% |
| High School Graduate | 863 | 41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 206 | 9.79% |
| Some College | 455 | 21.62% |
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 | 1,020 | 922 | 91 |
| Hispanic | 521 | 186 | 0 |
| Black | 345 | 304 | 15 |
| Native American | 175 | 126 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 95 | 8 |
| Other Race | 38 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $49,688 | $39,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $81,964 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,682 | $32,939 | $14,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,769 | $45,385 | $12,857 |
| Overall | $25,833 | $38,917 | $15,804 |
| Some College | $21,042 | $46,284 | $16,328 |
$25,833
Average Earnings
$38,917
Average Male
$15,804
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.63% of Watonga residents speak only English, while 23.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,041 | 118 | 11.34% |
| Multiple | 169 | 90 | 53.25% |
| Native | 207 | 66 | 31.88% |
| Black | 93 | 28 | 30.11% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 17 | 19.77% |
19.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.56%
Male Poverty Rate
28.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watonga is Multiple, with 53.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watonga is White, with 11.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.46% |
| Some College | 17.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.81% |
| Female Employed | 21.79% |
| Male Employed | 3.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,031 | $64,780 |
| Households | $47,328 | $54,993 |
| Married Families | $55,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,167 | $35,940 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
61.1%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
157
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 87 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 8.91% |
| Black | 10 | 2.78% |
| Native American | 10 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.6%
Labor Force Participation
31.4%
Employment Rate
14.3%
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
59.15%
Born in Watonga
83.29%
Native Born
16.71%
Foreign Born
15.99%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
83.29% of Watonga residents were born in the United States, with 59.15% having been born in Oklahoma. 15.99% 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 | 2,458 | -24 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 2,482 | -25 | -1% |
| 2027 | 2,507 | -25 | -0.99% |
| 2026 | 2,532 | -24 | -0.94% |
| 2025 | 2,556 | -25 | -0.97% |
| 2024 | 2,581 | -25 | -0.96% |
| 2023 | 2,606 | 23 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 2,583 | -42 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 2,625 | -55 | -2.05% |
| 2020 | 2,680 | -171 | -6% |
| 2019 | 2,851 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 2,866 | -28 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 2,894 | -34 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 2,928 | -42 | -1.41% |
| 2015 | 2,970 | -33 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 3,003 | 12 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 2,991 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 3,004 | 33 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 2,971 | -73 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 3,044 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,658 | 1,250 | 36.68% |
| 1990 | 3,408 | -731 | -17.66% |
| 1980 | 4,139 | 443 | 11.99% |
| 1970 | 3,696 | 444 | 13.65% |
| 1960 | 3,252 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 1950 | 3,249 | 421 | 14.89% |
| 1940 | 2,828 | 370 | 15.05% |