Woods County, OK

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2021 Population

8,731

2.05% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.4

1.52% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.4%

7.89% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,933

7.59% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$122,300

7.19% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4,223

0.667% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Woods County, OK had a population of 8.73k people with a median age of 33.4 and a median household income of $55,933. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Woods County, OK declined from 8,914 to 8,731, a −2.05% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,985 to $55,933, a 7.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Woods County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.8%), White (Hispanic) (5.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%).

None of the households in Woods County, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Woods County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Woods County, OK are Northwestern Oklahoma State University (406 degrees awarded in 2021) and Northwest Technology Center-Alva (106 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Woods County, OK was $122,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Woods County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Woods County, OK was 2 cars per household.

Woods County, OK borders Barber County, KS, Comanche County, KS, Alfalfa County, OK, Harper County, OK, Major County, OK, and Woodward County, OK.

United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Woods County, OK is home to a population of 8.73k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.43% of Woods County, OK residents were born outside of the country (125 people).

In 2021, there were 14.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.23k people) in Woods County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 487 White (Hispanic) and 289 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Woods County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Woods County, OK was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Woods County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Woods County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.23k ± 3
White (Hispanic)
487 ± 80
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
289 ± 92

7.28%

Hispanic Population

636 people

7.28% of the people in Woods County, OK are hispanic (636 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Woods County, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,637 ± 7,689 people
Vietnam
11,889 ± 2,673 people
India
11,630 ± 2,644 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 100,637 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 11,889 and India with 11,630.

Foreign-Born Population

1.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

125 people

0.841%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

75 people

As of 2021, 1.43% of Woods County, OK residents (125 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Woods County, OK was 0.841%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Woods County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
146 ± 74
Gulf War (2001-)
60 ± 54
Korea
40 ± 42

Woods County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Woods County, OK employs 4.22k people. The largest industries in Woods County, OK are Educational Services (674 people), Retail Trade (483 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (468 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,304), Public Administration ($46,985), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($45,208).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,988. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.22k

2021 Value

± 418

0.667%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Woods County, OK grew at a rate of 0.667%, from 4.2k employees to 4.22k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Woods County, OK, are Management Occupations (593 people), Sales & Related Occupations (465 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (424 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Woods County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.22k

2021 Value

± 418

0.667%

1 Year growth

± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Woods County, OK grew at a rate of 0.667%, from 4.2k employees to 4.22k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Woods County, OK, are Educational Services (674 people), Retail Trade (483 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (468 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Woods County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Woods County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,319

Median earning men ± $9,295

$26,381

Median earning women ± $1,381

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,438), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,375), and Public Administration ($47,096).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,733), Public Administration ($39,732), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,236).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

83
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
59
Wholesale Trade
53
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$50k
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining
$27.1k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$22.4k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Woods County, OK went to Donald J. Trump with 81.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.79%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (81.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.79%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Woods County, OK went to Donald J. Trump with 81.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (16.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.79%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Woods County, OK for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Woods County, OK awarded 512 degrees. The student population of Woods County, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 860 male students and 1,192 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Woods County, OK are White (339 and 67.1%), followed by Unknown (50 and 9.9%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 7.72%), and Black or African American (29 and 5.74%).

The largest universities in Woods County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Northwestern Oklahoma State University (406 and 79.3%) and Northwest Technology Center-Alva (106 and 20.7%).

The most popular majors in Woods County, OK are General Business Administration & Management (62 and 12.1%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (53 and 10.4%), and General Psychology (35 and 6.84%).

The median tuition cost in Woods County, OK for a public four year colleges is $6,810 for in-state students and $13,928 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Woods County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,052 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,052 students enrolled in Woods County, OK, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,337 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
30 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
39 degrees awarded
Other Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Woods County, OK was General Psychology with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Woods County, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
406 degrees awarded
Northwest Technology Center-Alva
106 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwestern Oklahoma State University with 406 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 200 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Woods County, OK, which is 0.641 times less than the 312 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 339 degrees mean that there were 6.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 50 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,810) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,073) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Woods County, OK was $122,300 in 2021, which is 0.499 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $114,100 to $122,300, a 7.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Woods County, OK is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Woods County, OK have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Woods County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Woods County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.54%.

Housing

Property

$122,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$15,889

$2,403

Median Property Taxes

±$298

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Woods County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Woods County, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2021

66.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.1% of the housing units in Woods County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Woods County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9544
Census Tract 9543

The following map shows all of the tracts in Woods County, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,933

Median Household Income

± $8,503

3.33k

Number of Households

± 371

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.33k households in Woods County, OK grew to $55,933 from the previous year's value of $51,985.

The following chart displays the households in Woods County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Woods County, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (10%)
Walked (5.19%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Woods County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who walked to work (5.19%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Woods County, OK have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% of the workforce in Woods County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Woods County, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Woods County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Woods County, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Woods County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.54%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Woods County, OK (1.14k out of 7.88k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Woods County, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.4% of the children was living in poverty in Woods County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 92.2 in Woods County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 33.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.1% of the population of Woods County, OK has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 0.713% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Woods County, OK see 1466 patients per year on average, which represents a 17.6% decrease from the previous year (1779 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2896 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,466 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Woods County, OK

Primary care physicians in Woods County, OK see an average of 1,466 patients per year. This represents a 17.6% decrease from the previous year (1,779 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Woods County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 26.5% between 18 and 34 years, 31.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.86%

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

0.713%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Woods County, OK declined by 10.7% from 9.92% to 8.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Woods County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Woods County, OK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36% in Woods County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Woods County, OK.

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