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 $84,953 with a poverty rate of 12.91%. The median age in Woodward is 35.1 years: 35.2 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woodward was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,922 | 82.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,138 | 9.5% |
| Other race | 538 | 4.49% |
| Native American | 268 | 2.24% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.43% |
| 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 | 5,107 | 2.28 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 2,253 | 3.12 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 2,032 | 1.16 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
| Female | 693 | 2.9 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Male | 129 | 1.94 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 823 | 10.36% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 2.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,243 | 15.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 453 | 5.7% |
| High School Graduate | 3,249 | 40.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 2.35% |
| Some College | 1,803 | 22.7% |
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 | 6,399 | 5,967 | 1,523 |
| Hispanic | 1,053 | 574 | 132 |
| 2+ Races | 618 | 528 | 31 |
| Other Race | 290 | 74 | 57 |
| Native American | 121 | 108 | 34 |
| Black | 56 | 27 | 0 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 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 | $51,414 | $72,292 | $47,308 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,583 | $80,223 | $67,917 |
| High School Graduate | $34,712 | $47,877 | $23,988 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,400 | $38,308 | $28,088 |
| Overall | $41,560 | $51,640 | $31,294 |
| Some College | $43,661 | $51,445 | $32,569 |
$41,560
Average Earnings
$51,640
Average Male
$31,294
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.51% of Woodward residents speak only English, while 11.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,071 | 848 | 40.95% |
| White | 8,818 | 617 | 7% |
| Other | 529 | 279 | 52.74% |
| Multiple | 1,120 | 267 | 23.84% |
| Native | 251 | 43 | 17.13% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Asian | 50 | 2 | 4% |
12.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.68%
Male Poverty Rate
17.32%
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 4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.02% |
| High School | 13.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.13% |
| Some College | 5.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.84% |
| Female Employed | 12.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.1% |
| Male Employed | 3.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,052 | $97,699 |
| Households | $60,720 | $84,953 |
| Married Families | $90,852 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,013 | $62,894 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
535
Number of Veterans
414
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 268 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Korea | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| World War II | 40 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 197 |
| 65 to 74 | 183 |
| 55 to 64 | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 6.61% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 2.1% |
| Native American | 11 | 7.01% |
| Islander | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
60.3%
Born in Woodward
94.87%
Native Born
5.13%
Foreign Born
3.62%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
94.87% of Woodward residents were born in the United States, with 60.3% having been born in Oklahoma. 3.62% 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% |