Watova, OK Demographics

A map of Watova's Population by Race

Watova, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 35, an increase from the 32 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.9% White, 28.6% Multiracial, 8.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watova, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watova 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 Watova, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watova is ranked the 787th 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). Watova was ranked the 806th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watova's White Population

22 residents of Watova, or 62.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watova is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Watova ranks 518th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watova's White population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Watova's population has remained roughly unchanged at 62.9%.

Watova is more White than neighboring Delaware (61.1% White), and New Alluwe (38.1% White). Watova is less White than neighboring Nowata (63.8% White), Talala (68.3% White), and Oologah (68.7% White).

Watova's Black Population

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

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

Watova is less Black than neighboring Nowata (3.2% Black), and Oologah (0.2% Black).

Watova's Asian Population

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

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

Watova is less Asian than neighboring Nowata (0.8% Asian), and Oologah (0.8% Asian).

Watova's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Watova, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watova is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Watova ranks 586th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watova's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Watova's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Watova is less Hispanic than neighboring Nowata (4.9% Hispanic), Talala (3% Hispanic), Delaware (3.7% Hispanic), New Alluwe (19% Hispanic), and Oologah (1.9% Hispanic).

Watova's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Watova, or 8.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watova is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Watova ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watova's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watova's population has decreased from 15.6% to 8.6%.

Watova is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nowata (15.2% Native American/Other), Talala (15.3% Native American/Other), Delaware (20.3% Native American/Other), New Alluwe (21.4% Native American/Other), and Oologah (16.8% Native American/Other).

Watova's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Watova, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watova is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Watova ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watova's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Watova's population has increased from 18.8% to 28.6%.

Watova is more Multiracial than neighboring Nowata (12% Multiracial), Talala (13.3% Multiracial), Delaware (15% Multiracial), New Alluwe (21.4% Multiracial), and Oologah (11.7% 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.