Woodward is a city located in Woodward County Oklahoma. Woodward has a 2024 population of 11,639. It is also the county seat of Woodward County. Woodward is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -3.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,095 in 2020.
The average household income in Woodward is $75,968 with a poverty rate of 17.63%. The median age in Woodward is 35.1 years: 34.3 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woodward was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,437 | 86.49% |
| Two or more races | 823 | 6.82% |
| Other race | 370 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 280 | 2.32% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,218 | 2.25 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Non Family | 2,162 | 1.16 | 49 | 51 |
| Married | 2,004 | 3 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Female | 892 | 3.08 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 160 | 3.14 | 60 | 40 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 776 | 9.68% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 2.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,119 | 13.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 416 | 5.19% |
| High School Graduate | 3,368 | 42.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 288 | 3.59% |
| Some College | 1,832 | 22.86% |
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 | 6,677 | 6,045 | 1,363 |
| Hispanic | 804 | 461 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 403 | 337 | 39 |
| Other Race | 198 | 84 | 64 |
| Native American | 167 | 131 | 54 |
| Black | 97 | 83 | 0 |
| Asian | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,668 | $70,357 | $45,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,824 | $82,500 | $48,451 |
| High School Graduate | $30,301 | $46,029 | $22,824 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,629 | $37,411 | $25,977 |
| Overall | $38,006 | $47,022 | $28,776 |
| Some College | $40,964 | $45,273 | $30,117 |
$38,006
Average Earnings
$47,022
Average Male
$28,776
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.45% of Woodward residents speak only English, while 9.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,246 | 1,165 | 12.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,615 | 805 | 49.85% |
| Multiple | 801 | 248 | 30.96% |
| Other | 361 | 204 | 56.51% |
| Native | 260 | 30 | 11.54% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Asian | 57 | 2 | 3.51% |
17.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.89%
Male Poverty Rate
24.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Woodward is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Woodward is Asian, with 3.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.03% |
| Some College | 8.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.76% |
| Female Employed | 15.72% |
| Male Employed | 3.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,850 | $83,814 |
| Households | $54,864 | $75,968 |
| Married Families | $82,475 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,523 | $61,216 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
691
Number of Veterans
526
Male Veterans
165
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 336 |
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 89 |
| World War II | 70 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 247 |
| 65 to 74 | 213 |
| 55 to 64 | 124 |
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 673 | 8.38% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 2.9% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.55% |
| Islander | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
65.31%
Born in Woodward
95.45%
Native Born
4.55%
Foreign Born
3.07%
Non Citizen
1.48%
Naturalized
95.45% of Woodward residents were born in the United States, with 65.31% having been born in Oklahoma. 3.07% 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 | 11,069 | -114 | -1.02% |
| 2028 | 11,183 | -114 | -1.01% |
| 2027 | 11,297 | -114 | -1% |
| 2026 | 11,411 | -114 | -0.99% |
| 2025 | 11,525 | -114 | -0.98% |
| 2024 | 11,639 | -114 | -0.97% |
| 2023 | 11,753 | -61 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 11,814 | -163 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 11,977 | -118 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 12,095 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 12,096 | -96 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 12,192 | -140 | -1.14% |
| 2017 | 12,332 | -298 | -2.36% |
| 2016 | 12,630 | -384 | -2.95% |
| 2015 | 13,014 | 50 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 12,964 | 201 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 12,763 | 388 | 3.14% |
| 2012 | 12,375 | 354 | 2.94% |
| 2011 | 12,021 | 71 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 11,950 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,853 | -487 | -3.95% |
| 1990 | 12,340 | -1,441 | -10.46% |
| 1980 | 13,781 | 5,071 | 58.22% |
| 1970 | 8,710 | 963 | 12.43% |
| 1960 | 7,747 | 1,832 | 30.97% |
| 1950 | 5,915 | 509 | 9.42% |
| 1940 | 5,406 | 350 | 6.92% |
| 1930 | 5,056 | 1,207 | 31.36% |
| 1920 | 3,849 | 1,153 | 42.77% |
| 1910 | 2,696 | -8,373 | -75.64% |