The 2000 Census showed that Woodward County had a population of 18,486 people. This represented 0.54% of the total population of Oklahoma, making it the state's 42nd most populous county (out of 77 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Woodward had a population of 19,959 people. This is an increase of 7.97% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 20,081 | +8.63% | +0.61% since 2009 |
2009 | 19,959 | +7.97% | +1.17% since 2008 |
2008 | 19,729 | +6.72% | +0.68% since 2007 |
2007 | 19,595 | +6% | +3.04% since 2006 |
2006 | 19,016 | +2.87% | +0.89% since 2005 |
2005 | 18,849 | +1.96% | +0.69% since 2004 |
2004 | 18,720 | +1.27% | +1.65% since 2003 |
2003 | 18,416 | -0.38% | +0.18% since 2002 |
2002 | 18,382 | -0.56% | +0.35% since 2001 |
2001 | 18,317 | -0.91% | -0.91% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 18,486 | The Last Census |
Woodward County had 8,341 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Woodward County has a total area<3> of 1,246 square miles [3,227 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (3.71 square miles [9.61 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Woodward County had a population density of 14.88 people per square mile [5.75 people/km²], making it the state's 54th most densely populated county (out of 77 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Woodward County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Woodward and the state of Oklahoma. Click here for the Woodward County QuickFact (QF-40153).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Woodward County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Woodward | QF-4082150 | 12,348 | 11,853 | 4.18% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Woodward County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Dewey | QF-40043 | SE | 4,404 | 4,743 | -7.15% |
Ellis | QF-40045 | W | 3,925 | 4,075 | -3.68% |
Harper | QF-40059 | NW | 3,377 | 3,562 | -5.19% |
Major | QF-40093 | E | 7,189 | 7,545 | -4.72% |
Woods | QF-40151 | NE | 8,418 | 9,089 | -7.38% |
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