Waurika, OK Demographics

A map of Waurika's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,546	1,333	77.1%	72.6%
Hispanic	209	258	10.4%	14.0%
Multiracial	174	135	8.7%	7.3%
Native American/Other	51	81	2.5%	4.4%
Black	24	15	1.2%	0.8%
Asian	0	15	0.0%	0.8%

Waurika, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,004, an increase from the 1,837 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 8.7% Multiracial, 2.5% Native American/Other, 1.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waurika, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waurika 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 Waurika, that probability was 44.6% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waurika is ranked the 149th 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). Waurika was ranked the 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waurika's White Population

1,546 residents of Waurika, or 77.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waurika is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Waurika ranks 283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waurika's White population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. White residents' share of Waurika's population has increased from 72.6% to 77.1%.

Waurika is more White than neighboring Addington (62.6% White), Sugden (43.2% White), and Ryan (66.9% White). Waurika is less White than neighboring Hastings (92.7% White), and Comanche (86.3% White).

Waurika's Black Population

24 residents of Waurika, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waurika is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Waurika ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waurika's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Waurika's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Waurika is more Black than neighboring Hastings (0% Black), and Comanche (0% Black). Waurika is less Black than neighboring Addington (9.9% Black), Sugden (16.2% Black), and Ryan (3.3% Black).

Waurika's Asian Population

0 residents of Waurika, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waurika is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Waurika ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waurika's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Waurika's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Waurika is less Asian than neighboring Comanche (0.3% Asian).

Waurika's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Waurika, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waurika is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Waurika ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waurika's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waurika's population has decreased from 14.0% to 10.4%.

Waurika is more Hispanic than neighboring Hastings (4.8% Hispanic), Sugden (0% Hispanic), and Comanche (6.3% Hispanic). Waurika is less Hispanic than neighboring Addington (13.2% Hispanic), and Ryan (19.6% Hispanic).

Waurika's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Waurika, or 2.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waurika is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Waurika ranks 645th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waurika's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waurika's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.5%.

Waurika is more Native American/Other than neighboring Addington (0% Native American/Other), Hastings (0% Native American/Other), Ryan (1% Native American/Other), and Comanche (2.2% Native American/Other). Waurika is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sugden (21.6% Native American/Other).

Waurika's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Waurika, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waurika is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Waurika ranks 600th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waurika's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Waurika's population has increased from 7.3% to 8.7%.

Waurika is more Multiracial than neighboring Hastings (2.4% Multiracial), and Comanche (4.9% Multiracial). Waurika is less Multiracial than neighboring Addington (14.3% Multiracial), Sugden (18.9% Multiracial), and Ryan (9.2% 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.