Watova, Oklahoma
Watova, Oklahoma | |
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  Watova  Watova | |
| Coordinates: 36°37′11″N 95°39′37″W / 36.61972°N 95.66028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Nowata |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 32 |
| • Density | 56.0/sq mi (21.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 74048 (Nowata) |
| Area codes | 918/539 |
| FIPS code | 40-79000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2812861[2] |
Watova is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.[2] As of the 2020 census, Watova had a population of 32.[3]
The CDP is in southern Nowata County, on the west side of U.S. Route 169, which leads north 6 miles (10 km) to Nowata, the county seat, and south 35 miles (56 km) to the outskirts of Tulsa.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 32 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Watova had a population of 32. The median age was 56.5 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 31.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 78.6 males age 18 and over.[5][6]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[7]
There were 12 households in Watova, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 66.7% were married-couple households, 25.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 8.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]
There were 15 housing units, of which 20.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[5]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 62.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 18.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 18.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1 | 3.1% |
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Watova, Oklahoma
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
Municipalities and communities of Nowata County, Oklahoma, United States | ||
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| Ghost town | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |