Nowata: Demographics & People
Nowata is home to 3,542 people, in 1,411 households. Population grew 0.6% from 3,522 (2022) to 3,542 (2024). Median age 37.8 years. (3.5y younger than Nowata County; 2.6y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 64% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.23). 63% of households are family-led. County is gaining 444 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 37% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 76 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.6% from 3,522 (2022) to 3,542 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,562 (extrapolated at 0.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,589.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 9,320 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,522 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,542 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 3,542 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 3,589 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.8y is 1.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,542 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 866 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 725.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,286.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 665 |
| Population under 18 | 866 |
| Median age | 37.8 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 3,542 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.23 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 2,202 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 106 |
| Asian residents | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 177 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 22.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 87.6% |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 3.2% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.9% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 63.8% (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%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,495 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,003 |
| Share born in this state | 70.4% |
| Share born in another state | 29.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 28.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.6% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 51 |
| From Europe | 20 |
| From Africa | 11 |
Households & Family Composition
1,411 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 63% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 904 families, 23% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 822 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 904 |
| Married couples with children | 211 |
| Single-parent households | 41 |
| Average household size | 2.37 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 43 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 43 |
| Family households | 889 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 63.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 1,411 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. 18.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 444 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 18.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 8,895 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 8,451 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 444 |
| 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 | 375 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.0% |
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. 154 residents live in group quarters (4.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 154 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40105 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 105 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Nowata |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 28.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 21.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 37.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40105 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Nowata County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 309 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40105 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Nowata County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 45.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 36.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 10,076 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,542, stable, family-oriented, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,542 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Nowata County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade