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 $56,677 with a poverty rate of 15.12%. The median age in Watonga is 38.1 years: 38.2 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 | 1,676 | 63.65% |
| Black or African American | 333 | 12.65% |
| Native American | 269 | 10.22% |
| Two or more races | 261 | 9.91% |
| Other race | 94 | 3.57% |
| 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 | 774 | 2.3 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 353 | 3.08 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Non Family | 299 | 1.12 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Female | 62 | 2.34 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Male | 60 | 3.57 | 30 | 70 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 238 | 12.24% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 4.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 1.23% |
| High School Graduate | 809 | 41.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 137 | 7.05% |
| Some College | 512 | 26.34% |
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 | 993 | 894 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 416 | 189 | 7 |
| Black | 317 | 292 | 11 |
| Native American | 177 | 130 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 96 | 6 |
| Other Race | 57 | 22 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 12.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,938 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,571 | $84,464 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,212 | $33,281 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,219 | $38,750 | $15,208 |
| Overall | $28,750 | $40,714 | $18,480 |
| Some College | $26,250 | $49,167 | $18,986 |
$28,750
Average Earnings
$40,714
Average Male
$18,480
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.57% of Watonga residents speak only English, while 17.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,152 | 138 | 11.98% |
| Multiple | 229 | 74 | 32.31% |
| Native | 207 | 48 | 23.19% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 12 | 9.16% |
| Black | 109 | 9 | 8.26% |
| Other | 63 | 1 | 1.59% |
15.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.8%
Male Poverty Rate
23.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watonga is Multiple, with 32.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watonga is Other, with 1.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.8% |
| Some College | 13.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.07% |
| Female Employed | 16.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,088 | $65,445 |
| Households | $50,765 | $56,677 |
| Married Families | $54,899 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,625 | $41,988 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
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
159
Number of Veterans
159
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 80 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 81 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 9.15% |
| Black | 18 | 5.42% |
| Native American | 13 | 6.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.5%
Labor Force Participation
35.2%
Employment Rate
13.1%
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
63.2%
Born in Watonga
88.04%
Native Born
11.96%
Foreign Born
11.89%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
88.04% of Watonga residents were born in the United States, with 63.2% having been born in Oklahoma. 11.89% 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% |