Nowata County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 59th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Nowata County, Oklahoma is 9,392 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 59th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $52,679, the median home value is $121,900, and the median age is 41.6.

The population of Nowata County has declined 9.2% since 2010 (10,524 → 9,561), a -0.68% annualized rate.

Nowata County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

9,392

Population

-0.68%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$52,679

Median Income

$121,900

Median Home Value

Nowata County covers 566 sq mi of land at 16.6 people per square mile.

About Nowata County, OK

Nowata County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 37.7% of the population. Nowata County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 9,392.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $52,679, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.1%, close to the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $121,900, with typical rent around $776.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.4%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Nowata County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Nowata County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Nowata County had a population of 10,524 in 2010 and 9,561 in 2024, a -9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,622 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.66%.

Nowata County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

9,561

Population (2024)

10,524

Population (2010)

10,622

Peak (2011)

-0.66%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	10,524	-	-	estimate
2011	10,622	+98	+0.93%	estimate
2012	10,607	-15	-0.14%	estimate
2013	10,555	-52	-0.49%	estimate
2014	10,503	-52	-0.49%	estimate
2015	10,517	+14	+0.13%	estimate
2016	10,405	-112	-1.06%	estimate
2017	10,322	-83	-0.80%	estimate
2018	10,289	-33	-0.32%	estimate
2019	10,123	-166	-1.61%	estimate
2020	9,325	-798	-7.88%	estimate
2021	9,359	+34	+0.36%	estimate
2022	9,447	+88	+0.94%	estimate
2023	9,481	+34	+0.36%	estimate
2024	9,561	+80	+0.84%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	65.9%
Black or African American	1.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	27.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.6

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

20.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.8%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

5.7%

20–24

5.7%

25–34

11.0%

35–44

11.8%

45–54

11.9%

55–59

7.5%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

11.2%

75–84

6.9%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,679$-10,924 vs state
Mean household income	$75,109
Per-capita income	$30,575
Poverty rate	12.1%+1.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	51.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.5%

Manufacturing

15.9%

Construction

7.7%

Information

7.6%

Education & health care

6.5%

Retail trade

6.2%

Agriculture

5.7%

Finance & real estate

5.4%

The largest employment sector in Nowata County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

2.2%

Carpool

76.8%

Public transit

9.5%

Work from home

26.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$121,900$-64,000 vs state

Median home value

$776

Median rent

73.2%

Homeownership rate

4,383

Total housing units

84.8%

Occupied

15.2%

Vacant

26.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.4%

With health insurance

89.6%

With broadband internet

37.7%

Foreign-born

3.8%

Veterans (18+)

20.2%

With a disability

98.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.4%

High School+

16.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nowata County, Oklahoma has a population of 9,392 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 59th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 17 people per square mile.

The population of Nowata County has declined 9.2% since 2010 (10,524 → 9,561), a -0.68% annualized rate.

The median household income in Nowata County, Oklahoma is $52,679, with mean (average) household income of $75,109 and per-capita income of $30,575. 12.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Nowata County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.9%), Hispanic or Latino (27.3%), Black or African American (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Nowata County, Oklahoma is 41.6 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Nowata County is $121,900 and median monthly rent is $776. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,383 total housing units, 15.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Nowata County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Nowata County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.