Wewoka is a city located in Seminole County Oklahoma. Wewoka has a 2024 population of 3,069. It is also the county seat of Seminole County. Wewoka is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,129 in 2020.
The average household income in Wewoka is $44,989 with a poverty rate of 28.91%. The median age in Wewoka is 38.9 years: 35 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wewoka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,748 | 55.95% |
| Native American | 767 | 24.55% |
| Two or more races | 325 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 280 | 8.96% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,089 | 2.6 | 50 | 50 |
| Non Family | 444 | 1.09 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Married | 356 | 3.56 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Female | 200 | 3.88 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Male | 89 | 3.44 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 239 | 10.96% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 7.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 164 | 7.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 4.13% |
| High School Graduate | 816 | 37.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 6.33% |
| Some College | 562 | 25.78% |
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 | 1,237 | 1,046 | 142 |
| Native American | 468 | 378 | 27 |
| Black | 238 | 176 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 174 | 159 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 61 | 15 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,194 | $41,250 | $31,944 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,727 | $0 | $58,750 |
| High School Graduate | $27,255 | $40,833 | $25,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,625 | $20,750 | $35,417 |
| Overall | $30,917 | $40,357 | $27,193 |
| Some College | $36,154 | $43,906 | $28,750 |
$30,917
Average Earnings
$40,357
Average Male
$27,193
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.78% of Wewoka residents speak only English, while 5.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,482 | 480 | 32.39% |
| Native | 708 | 217 | 30.65% |
| Multiple | 313 | 64 | 20.45% |
| Black | 266 | 53 | 19.92% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 4 | 2.44% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
28.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.57%
Male Poverty Rate
29.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wewoka is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wewoka is Hispanic, with 2.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.77% |
| Some College | 27.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 8.09% |
| Male Employed | 8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,917 | $52,612 |
| Households | $34,120 | $44,989 |
| Married Families | $63,060 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,375 | $30,807 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
221
Number of Veterans
203
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 103 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 13.31% |
| Black | 25 | 10.2% |
| Native American | 11 | 1.97% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 9.2% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
34.9%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
77.98%
Born in Wewoka
99.36%
Native Born
0.64%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
99.36% of Wewoka residents were born in the United States, with 77.98% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.19% 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 | 2,994 | -15 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 3,009 | -15 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 3,024 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 3,039 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 3,054 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 3,069 | -15 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 3,084 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 3,079 | -43 | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 3,122 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 3,129 | -106 | -3.28% |
| 2019 | 3,235 | -35 | -1.07% |
| 2018 | 3,270 | -48 | -1.45% |
| 2017 | 3,318 | -46 | -1.37% |
| 2016 | 3,364 | -42 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 3,406 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 3,410 | -21 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 3,431 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 3,434 | 12 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 3,422 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 3,433 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,562 | -488 | -12.05% |
| 1990 | 4,050 | -1,430 | -26.09% |
| 1980 | 5,480 | 196 | 3.71% |
| 1970 | 5,284 | -670 | -11.25% |
| 1960 | 5,954 | -793 | -11.75% |
| 1950 | 6,747 | -3,568 | -34.59% |
| 1940 | 10,315 | -86 | -0.83% |
| 1930 | 10,401 | 7,407 | 247.39% |