Weatherford is a city located in Custer County Oklahoma. Weatherford has a 2024 population of 12,008. Weatherford is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,066 in 2020.
The average household income in Weatherford is $73,838 with a poverty rate of 24%. The median age in Weatherford is 23.9 years: 24.4 years for males, and 23.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Weatherford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,489 | 79.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,283 | 10.69% |
| Native American | 483 | 4.03% |
| Black or African American | 383 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 226 | 1.88% |
| Other race | 92 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.36% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,530 | 2.38 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Non Family | 2,285 | 1.53 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Married | 1,637 | 3.32 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 496 | 2.97 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Male | 112 | 3.47 | 20.5 | 79.5 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
48.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 278 | 4.83% |
| Associates Degree | 316 | 5.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,372 | 23.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 874 | 15.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,404 | 24.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 1,426 | 24.75% |
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 | 4,561 | 4,392 | 1,913 |
| Hispanic | 554 | 471 | 104 |
| 2+ Races | 424 | 344 | 118 |
| Native American | 219 | 172 | 94 |
| Black | 106 | 106 | 23 |
| Asian | 90 | 31 | 11 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 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 native american people with a rate of 42.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,448 | $51,389 | $42,228 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,891 | $41,968 | $77,784 |
| High School Graduate | $39,890 | $62,266 | $33,403 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,696 | $47,844 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,729 | $53,288 | $33,837 |
| Some College | $28,248 | $57,750 | $15,938 |
$41,729
Average Earnings
$53,288
Average Male
$33,837
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.17% of Weatherford residents speak only English, while 7.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,676 | 1,969 | 25.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,517 | 371 | 24.46% |
| Multiple | 1,196 | 193 | 16.14% |
| Native | 449 | 71 | 15.81% |
| Other | 84 | 57 | 67.86% |
| Asian | 198 | 52 | 26.26% |
24%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.1%
Male Poverty Rate
25.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weatherford is Other, with 67.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weatherford is Native, with 15.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.11% |
| Some College | 14.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.31% |
| Female Employed | 32.21% |
| Male Employed | 25.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,257 | $104,702 |
| Households | $47,851 | $73,838 |
| Married Families | $113,480 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,644 | $42,894 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
515
Number of Veterans
502
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 163 |
| Second Gulf War | 141 |
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 156 |
| 35 to 54 | 152 |
| 18 to 34 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 434 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 7.57% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 6.29% |
| Native American | 28 | 8.14% |
| Other Race | 1 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
72.16%
Born in Weatherford
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
96.98% of Weatherford residents were born in the United States, with 72.16% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.24% 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 | 11,936 | -15 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 11,951 | -14 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 11,965 | -14 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 11,979 | -15 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 11,994 | -14 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 12,008 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 12,023 | 106 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 11,917 | -49 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 11,966 | -100 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 12,066 | 97 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 11,969 | 49 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 11,920 | 97 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 11,823 | -84 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 11,907 | -107 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 12,014 | 60 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 11,954 | 157 | 1.33% |
| 2013 | 11,797 | 456 | 4.02% |
| 2012 | 11,341 | 374 | 3.41% |
| 2011 | 10,967 | 115 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 10,852 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,859 | -265 | -2.62% |
| 1990 | 10,124 | 484 | 5.02% |
| 1980 | 9,640 | 1,681 | 21.12% |
| 1970 | 7,959 | 3,460 | 76.91% |
| 1960 | 4,499 | 970 | 27.49% |
| 1950 | 3,529 | 1,025 | 40.93% |
| 1940 | 2,504 | -9,432 | -79.02% |