Washita County Demographics

A map of Washita County's Population by Race

Washita County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 10,815, a less than 1% change from the 10,924 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 9.7% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.3% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washita County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washita 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 Washita County, that probability was 33.5% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washita County is ranked the 54th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Washita County was ranked the 53rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Washita County's White Population

8,835 residents of Washita County, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washita County is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Washita County ranks 8th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Washita County's population has increased from 80.7% to 81.7%.

Washita County is more White than neighboring Custer County (65.8% White), Kiowa County (71.7% White), Caddo County (53.9% White), Greer County (72.4% White), and Beckham County (74.8% White).

Washita County's Black Population

136 residents of Washita County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washita County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Washita County ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita County's Black population has grown by an estimated 76.6%. Black residents' share of Washita County's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.

Washita County is less Black than neighboring Custer County (2.6% Black), Kiowa County (3.6% Black), Caddo County (3.1% Black), Greer County (6% Black), and Beckham County (4.6% Black).

Washita County's Asian Population

14 residents of Washita County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washita County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Washita County ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Asian residents' share of Washita County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Washita County is less Asian than neighboring Custer County (0.9% Asian), Kiowa County (0.5% Asian), Caddo County (0.4% Asian), Greer County (0.2% Asian), and Beckham County (1.2% Asian).

Washita County's Hispanic Population

1,045 residents of Washita County, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washita County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Washita County ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Washita County's population has increased from 9.0% to 9.7%.

Washita County is less Hispanic than neighboring Custer County (19.9% Hispanic), Kiowa County (12.2% Hispanic), Caddo County (17% Hispanic), Greer County (13% Hispanic), and Beckham County (13.6% Hispanic).

Washita County's Native American/Other Population

223 residents of Washita County, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washita County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Washita County ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washita County's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.1%.

Washita County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greer County (1.4% Native American/Other), and Beckham County (1.6% Native American/Other). Washita County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Custer County (4.4% Native American/Other), Kiowa County (3.9% Native American/Other), and Caddo County (15.8% Native American/Other).

Washita County's Multiracial Population

562 residents of Washita County, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washita County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Washita County ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Washita County's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.2%.

Washita County is more Multiracial than neighboring Beckham County (4.3% Multiracial). Washita County is less Multiracial than neighboring Custer County (6.4% Multiracial), Kiowa County (8% Multiracial), Caddo County (9.8% Multiracial), and Greer County (7.1% 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.