Watts is a town located in Adair County Oklahoma. Watts has a 2024 population of 280. Watts is currently growing at a rate of 0.72% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 272 in 2020.
The average household income in Watts is $39,898 with a poverty rate of 31.13%. The median age in Watts is 32.6 years: 33.2 years for males, and 30.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watts was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 64.59% |
| Native American | 43 | 16.73% |
| Other race | 33 | 12.84% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 4.28% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 100 | 2.57 | 64 | 36 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.14 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 38 | 3.61 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Female | 10 | 5.8 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.88
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 9.82% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 3.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 4.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 3.07% |
| High School Graduate | 111 | 68.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 5.52% |
| Some College | 9 | 5.52% |
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 | 101 | 81 | 5 |
| Native American | 33 | 33 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 11 | 2 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 2 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 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 native american people with a rate of 18.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,500 | $41,042 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,792 | $42,500 | $0 |
| Some College | $35,625 | $0 | $34,375 |
$29,792
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.98% of Watts residents speak only English, while 11.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 48 | 30.38% |
| Other | 33 | 21 | 63.64% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 21 | 50% |
| Native | 43 | 11 | 25.58% |
31.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.43%
Male Poverty Rate
30.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watts is Other, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watts is Native, with 25.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44% |
| Some College | 21.43% |
| High School | 18.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 17.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,708 | $50,706 |
| Households | $35,000 | $39,898 |
| Married Families | $58,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,071 | $27,914 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
0%
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
21.79%
Born in Watts
94.55%
Native Born
5.45%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
4.28%
Naturalized
94.55% of Watts residents were born in the United States, with 21.79% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 290 | 2 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 288 | 2 | 0.7% |
| 2027 | 286 | 2 | 0.7% |
| 2026 | 284 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 282 | 2 | 0.71% |
| 2024 | 280 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 2023 | 278 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 276 | 2 | 0.73% |
| 2021 | 274 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2020 | 272 | -39 | -12.54% |
| 2019 | 311 | -1 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 312 | 1 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 311 | -3 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 314 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 314 | -4 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 318 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 319 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 318 | -4 | -1.24% |
| 2011 | 322 | -3 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 325 | 0 | 0% |