Woods County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 60th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Woods County, Oklahoma is 8,619 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 60th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $50,512, the median home value is $141,900, and the median age is 33.9.

The population of Woods County has declined 3.6% since 2010 (8,904 → 8,582), a -0.26% annualized rate.

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

8,619

Population

-0.26%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$50,512

Median Income

$141,900

Median Home Value

Woods County covers 1,286 sq mi of land at 6.7 people per square mile.

About Woods County, OK

Woods County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 8,619. It ranks #60 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 33.9, younger than the national median. The population is 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

The median household income in Woods County is $50,512, below the US median of $74,580. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $141,900, with monthly rent averaging $806. The homeownership rate of 64.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Woods County reflects 32.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 2.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 15.6 minutes each way.

Woods County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Woods County had a population of 8,904 in 2010 and 8,582 in 2024, a -3.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,306 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.25%.

8,582

Population (2024)

8,904

Population (2010)

9,306

Peak (2015)

-0.25%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	8,904	-	-	estimate
2011	8,791	-113	-1.27%	estimate
2012	8,853	+62	+0.71%	estimate
2013	9,003	+150	+1.69%	estimate
2014	9,253	+250	+2.78%	estimate
2015	9,306	+53	+0.57%	estimate
2016	9,152	-154	-1.65%	estimate
2017	9,069	-83	-0.91%	estimate
2018	8,872	-197	-2.17%	estimate
2019	8,790	-82	-0.92%	estimate
2020	8,603	-187	-2.13%	estimate
2021	8,632	+29	+0.34%	estimate
2022	8,602	-30	-0.35%	estimate
2023	8,560	-42	-0.49%	estimate
2024	8,582	+22	+0.26%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.6%
Black or African American	2.5%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	6.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

33.9

Median Age

46.8%

Female

53.2%

Male

17.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

7.4%

20–24

13.4%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

11.9%

45–54

8.5%

55–59

5.7%

60–64

4.8%

65–74

9.1%

75–84

5.5%

85+

2.7%

Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 17.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,512$-13,091 vs state
Mean household income	$71,400
Per-capita income	$29,460
Poverty rate	8.3%-2.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.2%
Employment-to-population	58.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

28.3%

Agriculture

17.2%

Education & health care

9.4%

Public administration

7.0%

Information

6.4%

Finance & real estate

4.5%

Manufacturing

4.2%

Retail trade

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Woods County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

9.1%

Carpool

77.7%

Public transit

2.0%

Work from home

15.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$141,900$-44,000 vs state

Median home value

$806

Median rent

64.4%

Homeownership rate

4,463

Total housing units

78.2%

Occupied

21.8%

Vacant

35.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.6%

With health insurance

90.4%

With broadband internet

34.9%

Foreign-born

4.3%

Veterans (18+)

16.8%

With a disability

95.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.6%

High School+

32.5%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (688,693)Tulsa (412,322)Norman (128,714)Broken Arrow (115,919)Edmond (95,618)Lawton (90,662)Moore (63,045)Midwest City (58,170)Enid (50,821)Stillwater (48,818)All Oklahoma cities →

Other counties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County (800,487)Tulsa County (673,708)Cleveland County (297,545)Canadian County (162,621)Comanche County (121,699)Rogers County (97,235)Wagoner County (84,339)Payne County (82,290)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)All Oklahoma counties →

Part of Oklahoma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Woods County, Oklahoma has a population of 8,619 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 60th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 7 people per square mile.

The population of Woods County has declined 3.6% since 2010 (8,904 → 8,582), a -0.26% annualized rate.

The median household income in Woods County, Oklahoma is $50,512, with mean (average) household income of $71,400 and per-capita income of $29,460. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Woods County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.8%), Black or African American (2.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Woods County, Oklahoma is 33.9 years. Residents are 46.8% female and 53.2% male.

The median home value in Woods County is $141,900 and median monthly rent is $806. 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 4,463 total housing units, 21.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Woods County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

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