Woods County is a county located in the state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population is 9,089. Its county seat is Alva⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,341 km² (1,290 mi²). 3,332 km² (1,287 mi²) of it is land and 9 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.27% water.

Adjacent counties

• Comanche County, Kansas (north)
• Barber County, Kansas (northeast)
• Alfalfa County (east)
• Major County (south)
• Woodward County (southwest)
• Harper County (west)

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 9,089 people, 3,684 households, and 2,243 families residing in the county. The population density is 3/km² (7/mi²). There are 4,492 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (4/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.41% White, 2.38% Black or African American, 1.61% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 2.42% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,684 households out of which 24.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.90% are married couples living together, 7.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.10% are non-families. 33.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.40% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.20 and the average family size is 2.81.

In the county, the population is spread out with 19.20% under the age of 18, 16.80% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 19.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 103.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $28,927, and the median income for a family is $39,143. Males have a median income of $26,651 versus $18,968 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,487. 15.00% of the population and 8.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.80% of those under the age of 18 and 6.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns