Wetumka is a city located in Hughes County Oklahoma. Wetumka has a 2024 population of 1,136. Wetumka is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,130 in 2020.
The average household income in Wetumka is $43,164 with a poverty rate of 29.32%. The median age in Wetumka is 45.4 years: 45.4 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wetumka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 566 | 42.78% |
| White | 514 | 38.85% |
| Other race | 168 | 12.7% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 4.54% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 466 | 2.61 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Non Family | 247 | 1.07 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 117 | 4.3 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Female | 66 | 3.11 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 36 | 6.75 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
4.25
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 15.15% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 2.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 7.05% |
| High School Graduate | 441 | 45.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 4.15% |
| Some College | 193 | 20.02% |
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 | 428 | 337 | 33 |
| Native American | 390 | 298 | 57 |
| Other Race | 107 | 107 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 21 | 2 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 22.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,417 | $0 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,418 | $0 | $58,520 |
| High School Graduate | $30,453 | $31,250 | $22,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,156 | $30,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,223 | $31,558 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $62,961 | $27,109 |
$31,223
Average Earnings
$31,558
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.83% of Wetumka residents speak only English, while 15.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 15.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 566 | 169 | 29.86% |
| White | 479 | 168 | 35.07% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 35 | 94.59% |
| Multiple | 60 | 19 | 31.67% |
| Black | 15 | 10 | 66.67% |
| Other | 168 | 6 | 3.57% |
29.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.55%
Male Poverty Rate
36.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wetumka is Hispanic, with 94.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wetumka is Other, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.49% |
| Some College | 24.59% |
| High School | 23.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 22.54% |
| Male Employed | 6.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,354 | $58,200 |
| Households | $30,179 | $43,164 |
| Married Families | $61,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,676 | $29,415 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
158
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 80 | 47.62% |
| White | 53 | 11.65% |
| Native American | 22 | 4.95% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 10% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.6%
Labor Force Participation
38.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
75.13%
Born in Wetumka
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Wetumka residents were born in the United States, with 75.13% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,145 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 1,143 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2027 | 1,141 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 1,140 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2025 | 1,138 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2024 | 1,136 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 1,135 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 1,137 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 1,134 | 4 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 1,130 | -68 | -5.68% |
| 2019 | 1,198 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 1,201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,201 | -12 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 1,213 | -17 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 1,230 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 1,238 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 1,234 | -7 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 1,241 | -13 | -1.04% |
| 2011 | 1,254 | -30 | -2.34% |
| 2010 | 1,284 | 0 | 0% |