Waurika City, Oklahoma
As of the census of 2000, there were 1988 people in the city, organized into 741 households, and 501 families residing in the city. The population density was 168 people per square mile (64.87/kmē), it is the 171st least populated city in terms of population density. There were 929 housing units at an average density of 78.5 per square mile (30.31/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.35 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 107.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males. The median age is 38.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Waurika City was 35.8 and 42.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 85.41% White, 1.81% Black or African American, 4.28% American Indian, 3.37% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 2.67% from two or more races and 2.36% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $23800, it is the 460th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The median income for a family in the city was $31594, it is 362nd wealthiest city by median family income in Oklahoma. The per capita income for the city was $13496, it is the 327th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The median income is $16250, Males have a median income of $21088 versus $12482 for females.
In 2000, 412 pupils and students, of which 56.31% are male and 43.69% are female, 20.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.25% nursery or pri school, 7.04% kindergarten, 53.64% elementary school, 21.6% high school and 9.47% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1988 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2040 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2024 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1983 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1939 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1920 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1900 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1883 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1861 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1835 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1823 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 22 | 12 | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| Elementary school | 121 | 100 | 221 |
| High school | 66 | 23 | 89 |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 34 | 39 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waurika city, Oklahoma | $23800 | $31594 | $13496 |
| Jefferson County, Oklahoma | $23674 | $30563 | $12899 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |