Nowata, OK Demographics

A map of Nowata's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,261	1,996	63.8%	56.8%
Native American/Other	540	695	15.2%	19.8%
Multiracial	426	638	12.0%	18.1%
Hispanic	173	118	4.9%	3.4%
Black	115	65	3.2%	1.8%
Asian	27	5	0.8%	0.1%

Nowata, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 3,542, a less than 1% change from the 3,517 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 15.2% Native American/Other, 12.0% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nowata, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nowata has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Nowata, that probability was 60.5% in 2020 and 55.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nowata is ranked the 94th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Nowata was ranked the 93rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nowata's White Population

2,261 residents of Nowata, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nowata is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Nowata ranks 627th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nowata's White population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. White residents' share of Nowata's population has increased from 56.8% to 63.8%.

Nowata is more White than neighboring Delaware (61.1% White), Watova (62.9% White), Lenapah (49.6% White), and New Alluwe (38.1% White). Nowata is less White than neighboring Talala (68.3% White).

Nowata's Black Population

115 residents of Nowata, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nowata is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Nowata ranks 191st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nowata's Black population has grown by an estimated 76.9%. Black residents' share of Nowata's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.2%.

Nowata is more Black than neighboring Delaware (0% Black), Watova (0% Black), New Alluwe (0% Black), and Talala (0% Black). Nowata is less Black than neighboring Lenapah (7.2% Black).

Nowata's Asian Population

27 residents of Nowata, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nowata is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Nowata ranks 398th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nowata's Asian population has grown by an estimated 440.0%. Asian residents' share of Nowata's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Nowata is more Asian than neighboring Delaware (0% Asian), Watova (0% Asian), Lenapah (0% Asian), New Alluwe (0% Asian), and Talala (0% Asian).

Nowata's Hispanic Population

173 residents of Nowata, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nowata is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Nowata ranks 556th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nowata's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Nowata's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.9%.

Nowata is more Hispanic than neighboring Delaware (3.7% Hispanic), Watova (0% Hispanic), Lenapah (2.5% Hispanic), and Talala (3% Hispanic). Nowata is less Hispanic than neighboring New Alluwe (19% Hispanic).

Nowata's Native American/Other Population

540 residents of Nowata, or 15.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nowata is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Nowata ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nowata's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nowata's population has decreased from 19.8% to 15.2%.

Nowata is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watova (8.6% Native American/Other). Nowata is less Native American/Other than neighboring Delaware (20.3% Native American/Other), Lenapah (15.6% Native American/Other), New Alluwe (21.4% Native American/Other), and Talala (15.3% Native American/Other).

Nowata's Multiracial Population

426 residents of Nowata, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nowata is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Nowata ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nowata's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Nowata's population has decreased from 18.1% to 12.0%.

Nowata is less Multiracial than neighboring Delaware (15% Multiracial), Watova (28.6% Multiracial), Lenapah (25% Multiracial), New Alluwe (21.4% Multiracial), and Talala (13.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.