Washita, Oklahoma

Washita, Oklahoma
Washita
Location within the state of Oklahoma
Washita
Washita (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°06′16″N 98°20′29″W / 35.10444°N 98.34139°W / 35.10444; -98.34139
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyCaddo
Area
 • Total
0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2)
 • Land0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,237 ft (377 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
83
 • Density144.7/sq mi (55.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
73094
FIPS code40-78750
GNIS feature ID2805360[2]

Washita is a rural community in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States.[2] As of the 2020 census, Washita had a population of 83.[3] It is located west of Anadarko on a bend in the Washita River. The post office opened April 16, 1910.[4]

A municipal electrical power generation plant for Anadarko is located in Washita.

It is zoned to Anadarko Public Schools.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202083
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Washita had a population of 83. The median age was 40.5 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.2 males age 18 and over.[7][8]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9]

There were 37 households in Washita, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 54.1% were married-couple households, 27.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 13.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]

There were 52 housing units, of which 28.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 25.0%.[7]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[8]
Race Number Percent
White 53 63.9%
Black or African American 0 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 26.5%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 1 1.2%
Two or more races 7 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 5 6.0%

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Washita, Oklahoma
  3. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  4. ^ Shirk, George H. Oklahoma Place Names. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1987, p.250. ISBN 0-8061-2028-2
  5. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Caddo County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  8. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2026.