Walters, OK Demographics

A map of Walters's Population by Race

Walters, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,091, a large decrease from the 2,412 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 14.9% Multiracial, 10.4% Native American/Other, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walters, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walters has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Walters, that probability was 51.6% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walters is ranked the 146th 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). Walters was ranked the 132nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walters's White Population

1,429 residents of Walters, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walters is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Walters ranks 426th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walters's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Walters's population has increased from 66.8% to 68.3%.

Walters is more White than neighboring Randlett (65.9% White), and Lawton (48.2% White). Walters is less White than neighboring Geronimo (74.6% White), Temple (73.3% White), and Faxon (90.7% White).

Walters's Black Population

13 residents of Walters, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walters is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Walters ranks 467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walters's Black population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of Walters's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Walters is more Black than neighboring Randlett (0% Black), and Faxon (0% Black). Walters is less Black than neighboring Geronimo (1.8% Black), Temple (3.9% Black), and Lawton (17.5% Black).

Walters's Asian Population

5 residents of Walters, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walters is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Walters ranks 140th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walters's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Asian residents' share of Walters's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Walters is more Asian than neighboring Temple (0% Asian), Randlett (0% Asian), and Faxon (0% Asian). Walters is less Asian than neighboring Geronimo (0.9% Asian), and Lawton (3.1% Asian).

Walters's Hispanic Population

115 residents of Walters, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walters is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Walters ranks 284th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walters's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Walters's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.5%.

Walters is more Hispanic than neighboring Faxon (2.3% Hispanic). Walters is less Hispanic than neighboring Geronimo (8.8% Hispanic), Temple (12.9% Hispanic), Randlett (19.4% Hispanic), and Lawton (16.4% Hispanic).

Walters's Native American/Other Population

218 residents of Walters, or 10.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walters is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Walters ranks 331st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walters's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walters's population has decreased from 14.4% to 10.4%.

Walters is more Native American/Other than neighboring Geronimo (4.9% Native American/Other), Temple (3% Native American/Other), Randlett (0.4% Native American/Other), Faxon (5.8% Native American/Other), and Lawton (4.5% Native American/Other).

Walters's Multiracial Population

311 residents of Walters, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walters is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Walters ranks 329th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walters's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Walters's population has increased from 10.9% to 14.9%.

Walters is more Multiracial than neighboring Geronimo (8.9% Multiracial), Temple (7% Multiracial), Randlett (14.3% Multiracial), Faxon (1.2% Multiracial), and Lawton (10.4% 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.