Weatherford: Demographics & People
Weatherford's population stands at 12,004 people, in 5,007 households. Population shrank 0.1% from 12,014 (2022) to 12,004 (2024). Median age 26.8 years. (6.0y younger than Custer County; 8.4y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 73% White (non-Hispanic) and 11% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.30). 48% of households are family-led. County health: 39% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 52% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 50 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 0.1% from 12,014 (2022) to 12,004 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~11,994 (extrapolated at -0.0%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 28,513 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -0.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 12,014 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 12,004 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 12,004 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 11,981 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 26.8y is 12.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 26.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 12,004 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,530 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 4,710.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,273.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,491 |
| Population under 18 | 2,530 |
| Median age | 26.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 12,004 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.30 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 8,997 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 271 |
| Asian residents | 206 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,413 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 29.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 82.6% |
| Asian population | 1.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 2.0% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 11.1% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 73.2% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 8,159 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 3,395 |
| Share born in this state | 68.0% |
| Share born in another state | 32.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 362 |
| From Europe | 11 |
| From Africa | 117 |
Households & Family Composition
5,007 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 48% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,287 families, 39% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,580 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,287 |
| Married couples with children | 886 |
| Single-parent households | 32 |
| Average household size | 2.38 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 84 |
| Family households | 2,403 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 48.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 5,007 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 28.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 28.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 24,729 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 24,708 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 21 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 739 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 920 residents live in group quarters (7.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 920 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40039 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 039 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Custer |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 25.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 21.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 30.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40039 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Custer County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,016 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40039 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Custer County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 50.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 29,003 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.90 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 8 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 12,004, stable, young community, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 12,004 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Custer County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade