Nowata County GIS Maps
Nowata County, Oklahoma, has 9,320 residents and covers 565.8 square miles. The population declined 11.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Nowata County is 40105.
Nowata is the county's largest population center. Nowata County also includes 5 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Nowata County Trends
- Population
- 9,320▾
- Median Home Value
- $121,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,353▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Nowata County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Nowata County Population
Nowata County had 9,320 residents in 2020. That was 11.5% lower than in 2010. Nowata County had 1,249 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 16 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Nowata, S Coffeyville and Wann.
Population Trend in Nowata County OK
Nowata County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Nowata County Zip Codes
Nowata County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Nowata (74048), S Coffeyville (74072) and Wann (74083). Nowata is the largest zip by population, with about 5,537 residents or 59% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 88% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Nowata County OK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74048 | Nowata | 5,537 | ▾ -9.1% |
| 74072 | S Coffeyville | 1,651 | ▾ -9.1% |
| 74083 | Wann | 1,024 | ▾ -0.7% |
| 74027 | Delaware | 760 | ▾ -25.1% |
| 74042 | Lenapah | 446 | ▾ -17.4% |
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Nowata County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Nowata County Demographics
Nowata County has a median age of 41.6, which makes the county a little older than Oklahoma overall. About 23% of residents are under 18, while 19.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Nowata County OK
Median Age
41.6
Under 18
23%
Age 65+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
16.4%
Nowata County School Districts
Nowata County is served by 4 public school districts with 2,353 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Chelsea Public Schools, Nowata Public Schools and Oklahoma Union Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 90% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Nowata County OK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Public Schools | 813 | 34.6% | ▴ 0.6% |
| Nowata Public Schools | 703 | 29.9% | ▾ -5.6% |
| Oklahoma Union Public Schools | 593 | 25.2% | ▾ -0.2% |
| South Coffeyville Schools | 244 | 10.4% | ▾ -2% |
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Nowata County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Nowata County Housing & Real Estate
Nowata County has a median home value of $121,900 and a median gross rent of $776. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Oklahoma median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $245,625 and homes spent about 101 days on the market.
Nowata County Housing Mix
Nowata County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Nowata County Housing Trends
Nowata County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Nowata County, OK
Nowata County has 348 business listings across 177 categories. The largest categories in Nowata County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (27, 7.8%), Gas Stations (10, 2.9%), and Post Offices (6, 1.7%). The full Nowata County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Nowata County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Nowata County, OK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 27 | 7.8% |
| Gas Stations | 10 | 2.9% |
| Post Offices | 6 | 1.7% |
| Convenience Stores | 6 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 5 | 1.4% |
| Building Supply Store | 5 | 1.4% |
| Farm | 5 | 1.4% |
| Auction House | 5 | 1.4% |
| Pet Store | 4 | 1.1% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 4 | 1.1% |
Nowata County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Living Sober | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Nowata |
| Nowata Village | Accommodation | Nowata |
| Nowata Family Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Nowata |
| Ranch Supply | Agriculture | Nowata |
| Snack Express - Aj’s Deli | American Restaurants | Nowata |
| Nowata Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Nowata |
| Sidetracked Antiques & Collectables | Antique Store | Wann |
| Big Creek 3D Range | Archery Range | Nowata |
| Hometown Yarns and More | Arts And Crafts | Delaware |
| Osage Nursing Home | Assisted Living Facility | Nowata |
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Nowata County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Nowata County Basemaps
Nowata County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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