Weatherford, OK Demographics

A map of Weatherford's Population by Race

Weatherford, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 12,004, a less than 1% change from the 12,076 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.2% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 8.0% Multiracial, 4.0% Native American/Other, 2.0% Black, and 1.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Weatherford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Weatherford 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 Weatherford, that probability was 49.3% in 2020 and 44.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Weatherford is ranked the 39th 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). Weatherford was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Weatherford's White Population

8,782 residents of Weatherford, or 73.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Weatherford is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Weatherford ranks 366th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weatherford's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Weatherford's population has increased from 69.3% to 73.2%.

Weatherford is more White than neighboring Corn (72.9% White), and Colony (68.3% White). Weatherford is less White than neighboring Hydro (80.3% White), Thomas (76.6% White), and Custer City (81.4% White).

Weatherford's Black Population

239 residents of Weatherford, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Weatherford is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Weatherford ranks 149th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weatherford's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Black residents' share of Weatherford's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.0%.

Weatherford is more Black than neighboring Hydro (0.6% Black), Thomas (1.3% Black), and Custer City (0.5% Black). Weatherford is less Black than neighboring Colony (16.3% Black).

Weatherford's Asian Population

212 residents of Weatherford, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Weatherford is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Weatherford ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weatherford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Asian residents' share of Weatherford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Weatherford is more Asian than neighboring Hydro (0% Asian), Corn (0% Asian), Colony (0% Asian), Thomas (0% Asian), and Custer City (0% Asian).

Weatherford's Hispanic Population

1,328 residents of Weatherford, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Weatherford is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Weatherford ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weatherford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Weatherford's population has decreased from 13.3% to 11.1%.

Weatherford is more Hispanic than neighboring Hydro (10.4% Hispanic), Colony (4.8% Hispanic), Thomas (8.4% Hispanic), and Custer City (10.6% Hispanic). Weatherford is less Hispanic than neighboring Corn (15.8% Hispanic).

Weatherford's Native American/Other Population

483 residents of Weatherford, or 4.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Weatherford is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Weatherford ranks 587th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weatherford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Weatherford's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.0%.

Weatherford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hydro (2% Native American/Other), Colony (1% Native American/Other), and Custer City (1.8% Native American/Other). Weatherford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Corn (4.2% Native American/Other), and Thomas (6.2% Native American/Other).

Weatherford's Multiracial Population

960 residents of Weatherford, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Weatherford is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Weatherford ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Weatherford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Weatherford's population has increased from 6.9% to 8.0%.

Weatherford is more Multiracial than neighboring Hydro (6.7% Multiracial), Corn (5.2% Multiracial), Thomas (7.6% Multiracial), and Custer City (5.7% Multiracial). Weatherford is less Multiracial than neighboring Colony (9.6% 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.