Watonga, OK Demographics

A map of Watonga's Population by Race

Watonga, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,623, a slight decrease from the 2,690 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.2% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 10.5% Black, 8.7% Multiracial, 8.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watonga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watonga is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Watonga, that probability was 63.4% in 2020 and 63.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watonga is ranked the 131st 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). Watonga was ranked the 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watonga's White Population

1,474 residents of Watonga, or 56.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watonga is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Watonga ranks 638th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watonga's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Watonga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 56.2%.

Watonga is less White than neighboring Hitchcock (80% White), Greenfield (70.8% White), Eagle City (100% White), Fay (88.2% White), and Canton (73% White).

Watonga's Black Population

276 residents of Watonga, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watonga is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Watonga ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watonga's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.7%. Black residents' share of Watonga's population has increased from 7.7% to 10.5%.

Watonga is more Black than neighboring Hitchcock (0% Black), Greenfield (0% Black), Eagle City (0% Black), Fay (0% Black), and Canton (0% Black).

Watonga's Asian Population

0 residents of Watonga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watonga is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Watonga ranks 288th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watonga's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Watonga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Watonga's Hispanic Population

426 residents of Watonga, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watonga is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Watonga ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watonga's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Watonga's population has decreased from 17.7% to 16.2%.

Watonga is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenfield (5.3% Hispanic), Eagle City (0% Hispanic), Fay (11.8% Hispanic), and Canton (9.2% Hispanic). Watonga is less Hispanic than neighboring Hitchcock (17.5% Hispanic).

Watonga's Native American/Other Population

218 residents of Watonga, or 8.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watonga is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Watonga ranks 467th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watonga's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watonga's population has decreased from 9.7% to 8.3%.

Watonga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hitchcock (2.5% Native American/Other), Greenfield (0% Native American/Other), Eagle City (0% Native American/Other), Fay (0% Native American/Other), and Canton (7.7% Native American/Other).

Watonga's Multiracial Population

229 residents of Watonga, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watonga is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Watonga ranks 498th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watonga's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Watonga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.7%.

Watonga is more Multiracial than neighboring Hitchcock (0% Multiracial), Eagle City (0% Multiracial), and Fay (0% Multiracial). Watonga is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenfield (23.9% Multiracial), and Canton (10.2% 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.