Washington County: Demographics & People
About 53,326 people live in Washington County, in 20,957 households. Median age 39.2 years. (4.0y older than Oklahoma). Population is 7% Hispanic or Latino and 2% Black. County is gaining 436 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 80 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Current population 53,326; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 53,326 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 5,367 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 39.2y is 0.3 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 53,326 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 12,820 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 10,595.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 19,108.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 10,803 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 24.0% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 19.9% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 35.8% |
| Median age | 39.2 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 53,326 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 53,326 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 38,484 |
| Black residents | 1,289 |
| Asian residents | 1,078 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 4,548 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 11 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 1,067 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 6,849 |
| Diversity Index | 45.4% |
| Asian population | 2.0% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 2.4% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.9% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 10.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 53,326 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 51,437 |
| Residents born in this state | 31,143 |
| Residents born in another state | 19,905 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 5,570 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 4,454 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 389 |
| Foreign-born residents | 10.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
20,957 households.
| Family households | 13,516 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 20,957 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 436 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 48,316 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 47,880 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 436 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
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.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 52,737 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 10,014 |
| Pct With Disability | 19.0% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
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. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 1,159 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 52,726 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 46,191 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 3,186 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,761 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,341 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 247 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 6,535 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 12.4% |
| Pct White | 72.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29