Population 8,596 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Woods County
Household size in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.00 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Woods County is a place of small households, averaging 2.11 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.00 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. No other Oklahoma county has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Woods County is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 39.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Few Oklahoma counties are younger: only three of 77.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Woods County (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Woods County
Renters in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Woods County is about as common as it is nationally: 34.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.9% of the housing in Woods County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +7 | +6 |
Woods County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only one other Oklahoma county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $499 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $607 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $735 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $791 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$292 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Woods County costs $791 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $292 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Woods County
Bachelor's degrees in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Woods County (32.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is higher than in Oklahoma overall (28.9%). The share with a degree has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five of Oklahoma's 77 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Woods County have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Woods County
| Period | Woods County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Woods County is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Woods County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods County | 2.11 | 34.9 | 10.0% | 34.7% | 14.9% | 1960 | $791 | 32.1% | 89.9% | 4.9% |
| Alfalfa County | 2.33 | 45.0 | 6.8% | 22.5% | 20.0% | 1958 | $660 | 20.6% | 86.1% | 3.7% |
| Grant County | 2.52 | 43.6 | 9.0% | 23.7% | 25.1% | 1967 | $830 | 23.3% | 91.5% | 4.1% |
| Harper County | 2.36 | 41.5 | 3.6% | 16.4% | 22.1% | 1965 | $855 | 29.7% | 88.5% | 2.8% |
| Kay County | 2.57 | 38.8 | 13.2% | 30.8% | 19.3% | 1963 | $920 | 18.8% | 90.2% | 5.6% |
| Beaver County | 3.07 | 39.5 | 9.4% | 19.1% | 31.3% | 1970 | $818 | 21.2% | 84.8% | 3.5% |
| Texas County | 3.09 | 34.0 | 16.5% | 33.6% | 17.7% | 1975 | $844 | 20.7% | 76.2% | 3.6% |
| Washington County | 2.53 | 39.6 | 12.9% | 28.1% | 11.1% | 1973 | $1,099 | 30.4% | 92.7% | 4.4% |
| Nowata County | 2.55 | 41.8 | 10.7% | 26.5% | 15.1% | 1977 | $870 | 16.5% | 91.4% | 4.4% |
| Craig County | 2.53 | 40.4 | 11.5% | 26.3% | 18.4% | 1974 | $844 | 15.7% | 86.2% | 4.9% |
| Cimarron County | 3.13 | 47.7 | 5.6% | 21.6% | 48.1% | 1963 | $653 | 30.4% | 86.7% | 0.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Alexander County, IL · Antelope County, NE · Alpine County, CA · Wheeler County, TX · Allen County, KS · Wheeler County, OR · Alleghany County, NC · Weston County, WY · Alger County, MI · Alfalfa County, OK
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Woods County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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