Weatherford, Oklahoma
Weatherford: Human settlement in Custer County, Oklahoma, United States of America
About
Weatherford is a city located in the county of Custer in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,833 and a population density of 619 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,901 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Weatherford
| Population : | 11,901 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Custer County |
| Postal code : | 73096 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 17.51 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,654 feet / 504 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:02:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 680 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Weatherford is located at 35°31'34"N 98°42'27"W (35.5261600, -98.7075700).
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Official website of Weatherford
Demographics
The population of Weatherford increased by 8.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,833 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,974 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,349 | 3.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,805 | 3.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,962 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,025 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,918 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,852 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,959 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,017 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,901 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 83,072 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 74,992 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 85,824 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 74,907 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 88.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.6% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,448 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.4% |
Weatherford zip code is 73096.
County name: Custer, County
fips: 40039
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $265,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,532 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $972 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 32,176 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 204,397 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,228,686 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 380,232 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,965,908 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,711 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,116 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,061 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,129 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,526 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,308 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 886 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,831 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 753 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,761 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,910.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.73 |
People born in Weatherford (11)
People born in Weatherford, including United States astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, starting pitcher in Major League Baseball Braden Looper, decathlete Gunnar Nixon, .
List
- J.D. Strong (American politician) he was born in 16/04/1971
- Jeff Banister (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 15/01/1965
- Stan West (American football player (1926-2005)) he was born in 22/09/1926
- Wes Sims (American football player) he was born in 08/04/1981
- Rex Thomas (American football player) he was born in 14/01/1901
- Arnold Short (basketball player) he was born in 03/10/1932
- Samuel D. Burton he was born in 18/12/1887
- Harold Wright he was born in 12/11/1947
Schools in Weatherford
College & universities near Weatherford, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207865 | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford (OK) | 73096-3001 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Weatherford, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | Santa Fe Depot | 100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Weatherford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Weatherford Post Office | Weatherford (OK) | 73096 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Weatherford , Texas city in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States with a population of 34,698 people.
Other cities in Custer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Custer County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 8,951 | City in Oklahoma, United States |
| Thomas | 1,178 | City in Oklahoma, United States |
| Arapaho | 788 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Custer City | 380 | City in and county seat of Custer County, South Dakota, United States |
| Butler | 289 | Town in Custer County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Weatherford distances to largest Oklahoma cities
