Woodward Authority

Woodward is a middle-income town of 11,882 with home prices 1.3× below the Oklahoma median.

Woodward, Oklahoma

In Woodward County, Oklahoma, Woodward anchors a community of 11,882. Median household income is $54,463.

Definition and scope

Woodward sits within Woodward County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Woodward, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Woodward has approximately 11,882 residents. The median age is 35.2 years. Roughly 65% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $157,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 70.5%
• Black or African American: 0.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 20.5%
• Asian: 0.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Woodward is $54,463. Poverty rate stands at 17.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.0%. Educational attainment: 18.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Woodward:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Woodward is West Woodward Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Woodward County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Dodge City, Kansas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,963 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.