Washita County, Oklahoma
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washita County
- State
- Oklahoma
- FIPS Code
- 40149
- State FIPS
- 40
- County FIPS
- 149
Geography
- Land Area
- 1003.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.63 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1008.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.289908
- Longitude
- -98.992272
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,702
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,086
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,719 | 90.8% |
| Hispanic | 982 | 9.2% |
| White | 8,883 | 83.0% |
| Black | 136 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 198 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 39 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,501 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 583 | 7.2% |
| White | 6,951 | 86.0% |
| Black | 141 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 359 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,815
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,934
- Poverty Rate
- 13.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,491
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,168 | 84.8% |
| Black | 140 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,564
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,214 | 26.6% |
| Republican | 2,737 | 60.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 580 | 12.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,142 | 46.9% |
| Female | 2,404 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,999 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 4.3% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,671
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,387 | 59.7% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 33.8% |
| Black | 2 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 13 | 86.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,271 | 59.3% |
| Female | 1,390 | 57.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,625 (35.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,508 (20.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,140
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $127,523
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $783
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.5%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.