Woodward, OK Demographics

A map of Woodward's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,382	8,766	70.5%	72.2%
Hispanic	2,439	2,248	20.5%	18.5%
Multiracial	586	626	4.9%	5.2%
Native American/Other	377	306	3.2%	2.5%
Asian	55	109	0.5%	0.9%
Black	43	78	0.4%	0.6%

Woodward, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 11,882, a slight decrease from the 12,133 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.5% White, 20.5% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.2% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodward, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodward has become more 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 Woodward, that probability was 44.0% in 2020 and 45.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodward is ranked the 40th 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). Woodward was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodward's White Population

8,382 residents of Woodward, or 70.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodward is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Woodward ranks 290th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodward's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Woodward's population has decreased from 72.2% to 70.5%.

Woodward is more White than neighboring Fargo (65.1% White). Woodward is less White than neighboring Sharon (74.1% White), Mooreland (82.9% White), Fort Supply (89.1% White), and Vici (82.6% White).

Woodward's Black Population

43 residents of Woodward, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodward is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Woodward ranks 369th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodward's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.9%. Black residents' share of Woodward's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Woodward is more Black than neighboring Mooreland (0% Black), Fargo (0% Black), and Vici (0% Black). Woodward is less Black than neighboring Sharon (17% Black), and Fort Supply (1.5% Black).

Woodward's Asian Population

55 residents of Woodward, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodward is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Woodward ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodward's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Asian residents' share of Woodward's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Woodward is more Asian than neighboring Sharon (0% Asian), Mooreland (0.2% Asian), Fargo (0% Asian), and Vici (0% Asian). Woodward is less Asian than neighboring Fort Supply (2.6% Asian).

Woodward's Hispanic Population

2,439 residents of Woodward, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodward is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Woodward ranks 60th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodward's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodward's population has increased from 18.5% to 20.5%.

Woodward is more Hispanic than neighboring Sharon (0% Hispanic), Mooreland (12.2% Hispanic), Fort Supply (2.9% Hispanic), and Vici (3.4% Hispanic). Woodward is less Hispanic than neighboring Fargo (30% Hispanic).

Woodward's Native American/Other Population

377 residents of Woodward, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodward is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodward ranks 721st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodward's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodward's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.2%.

Woodward is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sharon (0% Native American/Other), Mooreland (2.3% Native American/Other), Fargo (0.7% Native American/Other), Fort Supply (2.9% Native American/Other), and Vici (0% Native American/Other).

Woodward's Multiracial Population

586 residents of Woodward, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodward is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Woodward ranks 706th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodward's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodward's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Woodward is more Multiracial than neighboring Mooreland (2.4% Multiracial), Fargo (4.2% Multiracial), and Fort Supply (1.1% Multiracial). Woodward is less Multiracial than neighboring Sharon (8.9% Multiracial), and Vici (13.9% 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.