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 $40,743 with a poverty rate of 32.65%. The median age in Watts is 44.8 years: 45.5 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watts was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 51.53% |
| Native American | 40 | 20.41% |
| Other race | 32 | 16.33% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 7.65% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 3.06% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 91 | 2.15 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.16 | 78 | 22 |
| Married | 30 | 3.27 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 8 | 4.38 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 3 | 1.67 | 100 | 0 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.15
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 | 19 | 13.67% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 2.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 6.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.88% |
| High School Graduate | 78 | 56.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 7.19% |
| Some College | 16 | 11.51% |
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 | 71 | 51 | 3 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 2 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,792 | $40,893 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,750 | $41,786 | $28,125 |
| Some College | $50,938 | $66,667 | $37,188 |
$36,750
Average Earnings
$41,786
Average Male
$28,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.19% of Watts residents speak only English, while 10.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 34 | 36.96% |
| Other | 32 | 18 | 56.25% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 18 | 42.86% |
| Multiple | 15 | 9 | 60% |
| Native | 40 | 3 | 7.5% |
32.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.14%
Male Poverty Rate
31.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watts is Multiple, with 60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watts is Native, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.52% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Some College | 10.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 21.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,114 | $49,773 |
| Households | $33,750 | $40,743 |
| Married Families | $61,136 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,143 | $29,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
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
24.49%
Born in Watts
94.9%
Native Born
5.1%
Foreign Born
2.04%
Non Citizen
3.06%
Naturalized
94.9% of Watts residents were born in the United States, with 24.49% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.04% 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% |