Waurika, OK Demographics

A map of Waurika's Population by Race

Waurika, Oklahoma had a population of 1,837 in 2020. It was 72.6% White, 0.8% Black, 0.8% Asian, 14.0% Hispanic, 4.4% Native American/Other, and 7.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waurika, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Waurika is the 155th most populous. 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's White Population

1,333 residents of Waurika identify as White, or 72.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Waurika slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Waurika is ranked #282 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waurika is more White than neighboring Sugden (59.1% White), and Ryan (69.4% White). Waurika is less White than neighboring Addington (84.3% White), Hastings (83.7% White), and Comanche (77.4% White).

Waurika's Black Population

15 residents of Waurika identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waurika slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Waurika is ranked #322 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waurika is more Black than neighboring Sugden (0% Black), Ryan (0.1% Black), and Comanche (0.5% Black). Waurika is less Black than neighboring Addington (2.4% Black), and Hastings (4.8% Black).

Waurika's Asian Population

15 residents of Waurika identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waurika roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Waurika is ranked #135 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waurika is more Asian than neighboring Addington (0% Asian), Hastings (0% Asian), Sugden (0% Asian), Ryan (0% Asian), and Comanche (0% Asian).

Waurika's Hispanic Population

258 residents of Waurika identify as Hispanic, or 14.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waurika roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Waurika is ranked #92 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waurika is more Hispanic than neighboring Addington (7.2% Hispanic), Hastings (7.7% Hispanic), and Comanche (6% Hispanic). Waurika is less Hispanic than neighboring Sugden (18.2% Hispanic), and Ryan (20.5% Hispanic).

Waurika's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Waurika identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waurika roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Waurika is ranked #645 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waurika is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hastings (0% Native American/Other), and Ryan (4.2% Native American/Other). Waurika is less Native American/Other than neighboring Addington (6% Native American/Other), Sugden (18.2% Native American/Other), and Comanche (7.6% Native American/Other).

Waurika's Multiracial Population

135 residents of Waurika identify as Multiracial, or 7.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waurika roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Waurika is ranked #600 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waurika is more Multiracial than neighboring Addington (0% Multiracial), Hastings (3.8% Multiracial), Sugden (4.5% Multiracial), and Ryan (5.7% Multiracial). Waurika is less Multiracial than neighboring Comanche (8.4% Multiracial).

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