Watts, OK Demographics

A map of Watts's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	92	129	39.3%	56.8%
Hispanic	60	28	25.6%	12.3%
Native American/Other	45	51	19.2%	22.5%
Multiracial	35	19	15.0%	8.4%
Asian	2	0	0.9%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Watts, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 234, an increase from the 227 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.3% White, 25.6% Hispanic, 19.2% Native American/Other, 15.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watts, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watts has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Watts, that probability was 60.4% in 2020 and 72.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watts is ranked the 521st 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). Watts was ranked the 518th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watts's White Population

92 residents of Watts, or 39.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watts is significantly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Watts ranks 626th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watts's White population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. White residents' share of Watts's population has decreased from 56.8% to 39.3%.

Watts is less White than neighboring West Siloam Springs (56% White), Cincinnati (70.5% White), Siloam Springs (44.6% White), Chance (60% White), and Westville (40.8% White).

Watts's Black Population

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

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

Watts is less Black than neighboring Siloam Springs (1.6% Black).

Watts's Asian Population

2 residents of Watts, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watts is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Watts ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watts's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Watts's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.9%.

Watts is more Asian than neighboring Chance (0% Asian). Watts is less Asian than neighboring West Siloam Springs (1.6% Asian), Cincinnati (2.5% Asian), Siloam Springs (3.6% Asian), and Westville (1.7% Asian).

Watts's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Watts, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watts is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Watts ranks 114th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watts's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Watts's population has increased from 12.3% to 25.6%.

Watts is more Hispanic than neighboring West Siloam Springs (7.6% Hispanic), Cincinnati (17.6% Hispanic), Siloam Springs (25.3% Hispanic), Chance (1% Hispanic), and Westville (6.4% Hispanic).

Watts's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Watts, or 19.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watts is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Watts ranks 180th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watts's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watts's population has decreased from 22.5% to 19.2%.

Watts is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cincinnati (0% Native American/Other), and Siloam Springs (3% Native American/Other). Watts is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Siloam Springs (22.1% Native American/Other), Chance (28.6% Native American/Other), and Westville (43.7% Native American/Other).

Watts's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Watts, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watts is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Watts ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watts's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 84.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Watts's population has increased from 8.4% to 15.0%.

Watts is more Multiracial than neighboring West Siloam Springs (12.7% Multiracial), Cincinnati (9.4% Multiracial), Chance (10.5% Multiracial), and Westville (7.5% Multiracial). Watts is less Multiracial than neighboring Siloam Springs (21.9% 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.