Washita, OK Demographics

A map of Washita's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	47	50	79.7%	60.2%
Native American/Other	9	22	15.3%	26.5%
Multiracial	3	6	5.1%	7.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	6.0%

Washita, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 59, a large decrease from the 83 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 15.3% Native American/Other, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washita, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washita has become considerably 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, that probability was 55.8% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washita is ranked the 738th 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). Washita was ranked the 704th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washita's White Population

47 residents of Washita, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washita is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Washita ranks 571st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Washita's population has increased from 60.2% to 79.7%.

Washita is more White than neighboring Fort Cobb (62.9% White), Anadarko (27.2% White), Gracemont (60.7% White), Binger (60.7% White), and Apache (67.1% White).

Washita's Black Population

0 residents of Washita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washita is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Washita ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Washita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washita is less Black than neighboring Fort Cobb (0.6% Black), Anadarko (7% Black), and Binger (1.8% Black).

Washita's Asian Population

0 residents of Washita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washita is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Washita ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Washita's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washita's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Washita, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washita is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Washita ranks 325th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Washita's population has decreased from 6.0% to 0.0%.

Washita is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Cobb (13.2% Hispanic), Anadarko (20.4% Hispanic), Gracemont (10.6% Hispanic), Binger (9.1% Hispanic), and Apache (3.2% Hispanic).

Washita's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Washita, or 15.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washita is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Washita ranks 135th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washita's population has decreased from 26.5% to 15.3%.

Washita is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Cobb (10.7% Native American/Other), and Gracemont (12.8% Native American/Other). Washita is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anadarko (31.6% Native American/Other), Binger (19.6% Native American/Other), and Apache (25.6% Native American/Other).

Washita's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Washita, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washita is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Washita ranks 606th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washita's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Washita's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.1%.

Washita is more Multiracial than neighboring Apache (4.1% Multiracial). Washita is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Cobb (12.6% Multiracial), Anadarko (13.8% Multiracial), Gracemont (15.9% Multiracial), and Binger (8.9% 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.