Waurika: Demographics & People
About 2,004 people live in Waurika, in 788 households. Population grew 8.5% from 1,847 (2022) to 2,004 (2024). Median age 40.0 years. (1.8y younger than Jefferson County; 4.8y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 25% of the population. Population is 77% White (non-Hispanic) and 10% Hispanic or Latino. 62% of households are family-led. County is losing 223 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 45% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 77 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 8.5% from 1,847 (2022) to 2,004 (2024) — about 14.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,177 (extrapolated at 4.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,424.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 5,337 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 8.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,847 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,004 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 2,004 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 2,424 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 40.0y is 1.1 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 25% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 40.0 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 25.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,004 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 506 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 339.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 791.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 368 |
| Population under 18 | 506 |
| Median age | 40.0 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 2,004 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 1,526 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 195 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 39.4% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 1.2% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 10.4% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 77.1% (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).
| Residents born in this state | 1,216 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 708 |
| Share born in this state | 60.7% |
| Share born in another state | 39.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 35.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 16 |
| From Africa | 10 |
Households & Family Composition
788 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 459 families, 11% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 481 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 459 |
| Married couples with children | 51 |
| Single-parent households | 28 |
| Average household size | 2.42 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 23.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 31 |
| Family households | 492 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 62.4% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 788 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. 24.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 223 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 24.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 4,643 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 4,866 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -223 |
| 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 | 242 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 14.2% |
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. 98 residents live in group quarters (4.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 98 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 067 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Jefferson |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 34.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 24.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 47.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40067 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Jefferson County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 193 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40067 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Jefferson County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 51.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 43.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 6,002 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 25.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,004, booming, established, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,004 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Jefferson County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade