Wewoka, Oklahoma
Wewoka: City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America
About
Wewoka is a city located in the county of Seminole in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,430 and a population density of 275 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,219 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wewoka
| Population : | 3,219 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Seminole County |
| Postal code : | 74884 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 405 |
| Area : | 12.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 804 feet / 245 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:39:42 (5th November 2024) |
| Density : | 258 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wewoka is located at 35°9'31"N 96°29'36"W (35.1586900, -96.4933500).
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Official website of Wewoka
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wewoka decreased by 6.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,430 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,423 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,432 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,428 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,407 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,403 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,358 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,314 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,265 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,224 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,219 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 34,880 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 34,288 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 35,426 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,255 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 93.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,192 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
Wewoka zip code is 74884.
County name: Seminole, County
fips: 40133
Uehvoka, We-wo-ka, Wewoka, wwka aklahma, wywka, Уэвока, ووکا، اکلاهما, ويوكا
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $169,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,348 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $486 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $912 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,519 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 50,775 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,412 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 204,146 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 727,530 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,171 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $69,884 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,052 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,137 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,035 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,893 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 128 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,817 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,652.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.92 |
People born in Wewoka (14)
People born in Wewoka, including politician Lee Patrick Brown, academic Don E. Schultz, Witchcraft high priestess, author Laurie Cabot, .
List
- Bob Darnell (American baseball player) he was born in 06/11/1930
- Cheryll Heinze (American politician) she was born in 30/10/1946
- Dale Douglass (professional golfer) he was born in 05/03/1936
- Gil Morgan (professional golfer) he was born in 25/09/1946
- Henry Ponder (American academic) he was born in 01/01/1928
- Howie Goss (American baseball player) he was born in 01/11/1934
- John Payne (American football coach, born 1933) he was born in 15/05/1933
- Larry S. Pierce (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 06/07/1941
- James F. Howell (American politician) he was born in 14/07/1934
- Max Coley (American football coach) he was born in 05/10/1927
- Jan Eric Cartwright he was born in 26/08/1938
Schools in Wewoka
College & universities near Wewoka, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207740 | Seminole State College | Seminole (OK) | 74868-1901 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wewoka, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUR | Purcell | East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave. | RAIL |
| PVL | Pauls Valley | East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St. | RAIL |
| NOR | Norman | 200 South Jones Avenue | RAIL |
| OKC | Santa Fe Depot | 100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd. | RAIL |
| GUT | Guthrie, OK | 409 West Oklahoma Ave. | RAIL |
Other cities in Seminole County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Seminole County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole | 7,035 | City in Oklahoma |
| Konawa | 1,194 | City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Maud | 1,059 | City in Oklahoma, USA |
| Bowlegs | 386 | City in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Cromwell | 278 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| Sasakwa | 137 | Human settlement in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Lima | 51 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wewoka distances to largest Oklahoma cities
