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Nowata County

State:
Oklahoma
County Seat:
Nowata

Nowata County's estimated 2025 population is 9,488 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nowata County is the 58th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 10,524 and has seen a growth of -9.84% since that time.

9,488
Total Population
17
Population Density (mi²)
58
Population Rank (State)
25 0.26%
Annual Population Growth

Nowata County Population

Nowata County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Nowata County includes 65.93% White, 15.79% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,19265.93%
Native American1,48315.79%
Two or more races1,38114.7%
Black or African American1531.63%
Other race1331.42%
Asian500.53%

Nowata County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Nowata County's average per capita income is $43,505. Household income levels show a median of $52,679. The poverty rate stands at 16.39%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,470-
Families$64,107$85,874
Households$52,679$75,109
Non Families$28,966$44,700

$43,505

Average Income

$52,679

Median Household Income

16.39%

Poverty Rate