Washita County Demographics

A map of Washita County's Population by Race

Washita County, Oklahoma had a population of 10,924 in 2020. It was 80.7% White, 0.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 9.0% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Washita County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Washita County is the 53rd most populous county of the 77 counties in Oklahoma.

Washita County's White Population

8,818 residents of Washita County identify as White, or 80.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Washita County larger than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Washita County is ranked #8 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Washita County is more White than neighboring Custer County (64.8% White), Kiowa County (72.3% White), Caddo County (54.1% White), Greer County (72.8% White), and Beckham County (73.7% White).

Washita County's Black Population

77 residents of Washita County identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Washita County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Washita County is ranked #61 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Washita County is less Black than neighboring Custer County (2.7% Black), Kiowa County (3.7% Black), Caddo County (2.4% Black), Greer County (6.4% Black), and Beckham County (5% Black).

Washita County's Asian Population

22 residents of Washita County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Washita County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Washita County is ranked #69 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Washita County is more Asian than neighboring Greer County (0.1% Asian). Washita County is less Asian than neighboring Custer County (1% Asian), Kiowa County (0.6% Asian), and Beckham County (0.6% Asian).

Washita County's Hispanic Population

980 residents of Washita County identify as Hispanic, or 9.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Washita County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Washita County is ranked #28 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Washita County is less Hispanic than neighboring Custer County (18.9% Hispanic), Kiowa County (11.2% Hispanic), Caddo County (16.1% Hispanic), Greer County (12.1% Hispanic), and Beckham County (12% Hispanic).

Washita County's Native American/Other Population

320 residents of Washita County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Washita County slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Washita County is ranked #67 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Washita County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Custer County (6.2% Native American/Other), Kiowa County (6.2% Native American/Other), Caddo County (19.9% Native American/Other), Greer County (3.3% Native American/Other), and Beckham County (3.7% Native American/Other).

Washita County's Multiracial Population

707 residents of Washita County identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Washita County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 77 counties in Oklahoma, Washita County is ranked #56 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Washita County is more Multiracial than neighboring Custer County (6.3% Multiracial), Kiowa County (6.1% Multiracial), Greer County (5.2% Multiracial), and Beckham County (5.1% Multiracial). Washita County is less Multiracial than neighboring Caddo County (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.