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{{short description|County in Oklahoma, United States}}
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{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Woods County
| county = Woods County
| state = Oklahoma
| state = Oklahoma
| ex image = Historic Central National Bank.jpg
| ex image = Historic Central National Bank.jpg
| ex image size = 200px
| ex image size = 200px
| ex image cap = [[BancCentral National Association|Historic Central National Bank]] in [[Alva, Oklahoma|Alva]] (2017)
| ex image cap = [[BancCentral National Association|Historic Central National Bank]] in [[Alva, Oklahoma|Alva]] (2017)
| seal =
| seal =
| founded year = 1893
| founded year = 1893
| founded date =
| founded date =
| seat wl = Alva
| seat wl = Alva
| largest city wl = Alva
| largest city wl = Alva
| area_total_sq_mi = 1290
| area_total_sq_mi = 1290
| area_land_sq_mi = 1286
| area_land_sq_mi = 1286
| area_water_sq_mi = 3.5
| area_water_sq_mi = 3.5
| area percentage = 0.3%
| area percentage = 0.3%
| population_as_of = 2020
| census estimate yr = 2018
| pop = 8897
| population_total = 8624
| density_sq_mi = 6.9
| census estimate yr =
| time zone = Central
| pop =
| footnotes =
| density_sq_mi = auto
| time zone = Central
| district = 3rd
| footnotes =
| web =
| district = 3rd
| named for = [[Samuel Newitt Wood]]
| web =
| named for = [[Samuel Newitt Wood]]
}}
}}


'''Woods County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the northwestern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oklahoma]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 8,878.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40151.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 13, 2013}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Alva, Oklahoma|Alva]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county is named after [[Samuel Newitt Wood]], a renowned Kansas [[populist]].<ref name="EOHC-Woods">Reichenberger, Donovan. [http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=WO014 "Woods County,"] ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture'', Oklahoma Historical Society, 2009. Accessed April 5, 2015.</ref>
'''Woods County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the northwestern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oklahoma]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 8,624.<ref>{{cite web|title=Woods County, Oklahoma|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Woods_County,_Oklahoma?g=050XX00US40151|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=May 21, 2023}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Alva, Oklahoma|Alva]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county is named after [[Samuel Newitt Wood]], a renowned Kansas [[populist]].<ref name="EOHC-Woods">Reichenberger, Donovan. [http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=WO014 "Woods County,"] ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture'', Oklahoma Historical Society, 2009. Accessed April 5, 2015.</ref>


==History==
==History==
The [[Burnham site]] in Woods County is a [[Clovis culture#Evidence of human habitation before Clovis|pre-Clovis site]], that is, an archaeological site dating before 11,000 years ago.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Buehler |first1=Kent J. |title=Burnham Site |url=https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=BU012 |website=The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>
The known explorer of the area now contained within Woods County was [[George C. Sibley]], who traveled through in 1811. He visited a salt formation near the present town of [[Freedom, Oklahoma]], then followed the Mountain Fork of the [[Arkansas River]] southeastward to the [[Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge|Great Salt Plains]]. In 1843, [[Nathan Boone]] traveled along the [[Cimarron River (Arkansas River)|Cimarron River]].<ref name="EOHC-Woods"/>
The region of Woods County, Oklahoma, was home to the [[Antelope Creek Phase]] of [[Southern Plains Villagers]], a precontact culture of [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]], who are related to the [[Wichita and Affiliated Tribes]].


The area was part of the so-called [[Cherokee Outlet]], acquired by the [[Cherokee Nation]] under the [[Treaty of New Echota]]. It later became important for cattle ranching. The Dodge City and Red Fork Trail, a branch of the [[Chisholm Trail]] followed the north bank of the Cimarron River en route to Kansas. The U. S. Government acquired the Cherokee Outlet under Congressional Acts in 1889, 1891 and 1893, and divided the area into counties. One of these was designated M County, prior to opening the area for settlement. The Secretary of the Interior designated Alva as the county seat. M County was renamed Woods County by a ballot measure on November 6, 1894. The name was one of 3 put forth on the ballot, and was the Populists party's submission to honor [[Samuel Newitt Wood]], a Kansas Populist. Despite the name being misspelled on the ballot, the election committee "decided to keep the s for euphony sake".<ref name="EOHC-Woods"/> Woods County became part of Oklahoma Territory.
An early European explorer of the area now contained within Woods County was [[George C. Sibley]], who traveled through in 1811. He visited a salt formation near the present town of [[Freedom, Oklahoma]], then followed the Mountain Fork of the [[Arkansas River]] southeastward to the [[Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge|Great Salt Plains]]. In 1843, [[Nathan Boone]] traveled along the [[Cimarron River (Arkansas River)|Cimarron River]].<ref name="EOHC-Woods"/>
The area was part of [[Cherokee Outlet]], guaranteed to the [[Cherokee Nation]] under the [[Treaty of New Echota]]. It later became important for cattle ranching. The Dodge City and Red Fork Trail, a branch of the [[Chisholm Trail]] followed the north bank of the Cimarron River en route to Kansas. The U. S. Government acquired the Cherokee Outlet under Congressional Acts in 1889, 1891 and 1893, and divided the area into counties. One of these was designated M County, prior to opening the area for settlement. The Secretary of the Interior designated Alva as the county seat. M County was renamed Woods County by a ballot measure on November 6, 1894. The name was one of three put forth on the ballot, and was the Populists party's submission to honor [[Samuel Newitt Wood]], a Kansas Populist. Despite the name being misspelled on the ballot, the election committee "decided to keep the s for euphony sake".<ref name="EOHC-Woods"/> Woods County became part of Oklahoma Territory.


The Constitutional Convention of 1906 created [[Major County, Oklahoma|Major County]] and [[Alfalfa County, Oklahoma|Alfalfa County]] from southern and eastern parts of Woods County and added a part of [[Woodward County, Oklahoma|Woodward County]] to Woods County.<ref name="EOHC-Woods"/>
The Constitutional Convention of 1906 created [[Major County, Oklahoma|Major County]] and [[Alfalfa County, Oklahoma|Alfalfa County]] from southern and eastern parts of Woods County and added a part of [[Woodward County, Oklahoma|Woodward County]] to Woods County.<ref name="EOHC-Woods"/>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|1290|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1286|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|3.5|sqmi}} (0.3%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_40.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 22, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> It is located along the [[Kansas]] border.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|1290|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|1286|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|3.5|sqmi}} (0.3%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_40.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 22, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}</ref> It is located along the [[Kansas]] border.


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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ok190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|editor-last=Forstall|editor-first=Richard L.|date=March 27, 1995|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=April 2, 2001|access-date=February 22, 2015}}</ref> 2010<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40151.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=November 13, 2013|archive-date=December 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151217004038/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/40/40151.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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{{Stack|[[File:USA Woods County, Oklahoma age pyramid.svg|thumb|Age pyramid for Woods County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.]]}}
{{Stack|[[File:USA Woods County, Oklahoma age pyramid.svg|thumb|Age pyramid for Woods County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.]]}}


As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 8,878 people, 3,533 households, and 2,133 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 7 people per square mile (3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 4,478 housing units at an average density of 3.5 per square&nbsp;mile (1.3/km<sup>2</sup>).<ref name="countycensus">{{cite web|title=General Housing Characteristics: 2010 - United States -- County by State; and for Puerto Rico|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_SF1_GCTH2.US05PR&prodType=table|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212210153/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_SF1_GCTH2.US05PR&prodType=table|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 12, 2020|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=October 18, 2013}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 88.4% [[Race (United States Census)|white]], 3.3% [[Race (United States Census)|black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 2.4% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.9% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], less than 0.1% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.3% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.7% from two or more races. 4.8% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 8,878 people, 3,533 households, and 2,133 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 4,478 housing units at an average density of {{convert|3.5|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units&nbsp;}}.<ref name="countycensus">{{cite web|title=General Housing Characteristics: 2010 - United States &ndash; County by State; and for Puerto Rico|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_SF1_GCTH2.US05PR&prodType=table|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212210153/http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_SF1_GCTH2.US05PR&prodType=table|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 12, 2020|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=October 18, 2013}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 88.4% [[Race (United States Census)|white]], 3.3% [[Race (United States Census)|black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 2.4% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.9% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], less than 0.1% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.3% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.7% from two or more races. 4.8% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 3,533 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 32.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. 8.2% of the population was institutionalized The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82.
There were 3,533 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 32.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. 8.2% of the population was institutionalized The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82.


In the county, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 18.6% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.7 years. For every 100 females there were 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 18.6% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.7 years. For every 100 females there were 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $47,255, and the median income for a family was $60,500. Males had a median income of $39,754 versus $23,897 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $22,935. About 8% of families and 16% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the county was $47,255, and the median income for a family was $60,500. Males had a median income of $39,754 versus $23,897 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $22,935. About 8% of families and 16% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10% of those age 65 or over.


==Politics==
==Politics==
{| class=wikitable
{| class=wikitable
! colspan = 6 | Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of January 15, 2019<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/20190115%20-%20Registration%20By%20County%20(vr2420).pdf|title=Oklahoma Registration Statistics by County|date=January 15, 2019|website=OK.gov|access-date=2019-02-27}}</ref>
! colspan = 6 | Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of June 30, 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/20190115%20-%20Registration%20By%20County%20(vr2420).pdf|title=Oklahoma Registration Statistics by County|date=January 15, 2019|website=OK.gov|access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref>
|-
|-
! colspan = 2 | Party
! colspan = 2 | Party
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! Percentage
! Percentage
|-
|-
{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Democratic Party (United States)}}
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
| align = center | 1,083
| align = center | 838
| align = center | 22.67%
| align = center | 17.23%
|-
|-
{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Republican Party (United States)}}
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| align = center | 3,146
| align = center | 3,404
| align = center | 65.86%
| align = center | 69.97%
|-
|-
{{party color|Independent Party (United States)}}
| {{party color cell|Independent Party (United States)}}
| Others
| Others
| align = center | 548
| align = center | 623
| align = center | 11.47%
| align = center | 12.81%
|-
|-
! colspan = 2 | Total
! colspan = 2 | Total
! align = center | 4,777
! align = center | 4,865
! align = center | 100%
! align = center | 100%
|}
|}


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{{PresRow|1996|Republican|2,151|1,431|520|Oklahoma}}
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{{PresRow|1992|Republican|2,225|1,361|1,191|Oklahoma}}
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{{PresRow|1988|Republican|2,835|1,735|81|Oklahoma}}
|-
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|3,741|1,231|46|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 2016|2016]]'''
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|3,592|1,364|252|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''80.3%''' ''2,947''
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|2,788|2,530|103|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|14.2% ''522''
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|4,413|1,234|142|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|5.4% ''199''
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|3,449|1,439|517|Oklahoma}}
|-
{{PresRow|1964|Republican|2,886|2,750|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 2012|2012]]'''
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|4,064|1,902|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''80.3%''' ''2,727''
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|3,787|2,123|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|19.8% ''671''
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|4,892|1,999|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;|
{{PresRow|1948|Democratic|2,871|2,882|0|Oklahoma}}
|-
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|3,226|2,426|23|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 2008|2008]]'''
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|3,440|3,506|61|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''77.7%''' ''3,043''
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|2,346|4,179|44|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|22.3% ''873''
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|2,008|4,279|0|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;|
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|3,941|1,550|109|Oklahoma}}
|-
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|2,615|1,533|840|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 2004|2004]]'''
{{PresRow|1920|Republican|2,827|1,530|330|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''77.3%''' ''3,166''
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|1,358|1,417|526|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|22.7% ''932''
{{PresFoot|1912|Republican|1,679|1,247|541|Oklahoma}}
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 2000|2000]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.6%''' ''2,774''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|30.5% ''1,235''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''37''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1996|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.4%''' ''2,151''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|34.9% ''1,431''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|12.7% ''520''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1992|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''46.6%''' ''2,225''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|28.5% ''1,361''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|24.9% ''1,191''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1988|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.0%''' ''2,835''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.3% ''1,735''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.7% ''81''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1984|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''74.6%''' ''3,741''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|24.5% ''1,231''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''46''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1980|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''69.0%''' ''3,592''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|26.2% ''1,364''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.8% ''252''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1976|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.4%''' ''2,788''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|46.7% ''2,530''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.9% ''103''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1972|1972]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''76.2%''' ''4,413''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|21.3% ''1,234''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.5% ''142''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1968|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.8%''' ''3,449''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|26.6% ''1,439''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|9.6% ''517''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1964|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.2%''' ''2,886''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|48.8% ''2,750''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in Oklahoma, 1960|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''68.1%''' ''4,064''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|31.9% ''1,902''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1956 United States presidential election|1956]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.1%''' ''3,787''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.9% ''2,123''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1952 United States presidential election|1952]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''71.0%''' ''4,892''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|29.0% ''1,999''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1948 United States presidential election|1948]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|49.9% ''2,871''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.1%''' ''2,882''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1944 United States presidential election|1944]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.9%''' ''3,226''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|42.8% ''2,426''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.4% ''23''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1940 United States presidential election|1940]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|49.1% ''3,440''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.0%''' ''3,506''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''61''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1936 United States presidential election|1936]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|35.7% ''2,346''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''63.6%''' ''4,179''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.7% ''44''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1932 United States presidential election|1932]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|31.9% ''2,008''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''68.1%''' ''4,279''
| style="text-align:center;|
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1928 United States presidential election|1928]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''70.4%''' ''3,941''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|27.7% ''1,550''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.0% ''109''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1924 United States presidential election|1924]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''52.4%''' ''2,615''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|30.7% ''1,533''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|16.8% ''840''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1920 United States presidential election|1920]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.3%''' ''2,827''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|32.6% ''1,530''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.0% ''330''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[1916 United States presidential election|1916]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|41.1% ''1,358''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''42.9%''' ''1,417''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|15.9% ''526''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[1912 United States presidential election|1912]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''48.4%''' ''1,679''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.0% ''1,247''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|15.6% ''541''
|}
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==Communities==
==Communities==

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=== Cities ===

* [[Alva, Oklahoma|Alva]] (county seat)
* [[Alva, Oklahoma|Alva]] (county seat)
* [[Avard, Oklahoma|Avard]]
* [[Freedom, Oklahoma|Freedom]]
* [[Brink, Oklahoma|Brink]]
* [[Waynoka, Oklahoma|Waynoka]]

=== Towns ===

* [[Capron, Oklahoma|Capron]]
* [[Capron, Oklahoma|Capron]]
* [[Dacoma, Oklahoma|Dacoma]]
* [[Dacoma, Oklahoma|Dacoma]]

* [[Freedom, Oklahoma|Freedom]]
=== Census designated places ===

* [[Avard, Oklahoma|Avard]] (former town)
* [[Hopeton, Oklahoma|Hopeton]]
* [[Hopeton, Oklahoma|Hopeton]]

* [[Loder, Oklahoma|Loder]]
=== Unincorporated communities ===

* [[Lookout, Oklahoma|Lookout]]
* [[Lookout, Oklahoma|Lookout]]
* [[Noel, Oklahoma|Noel]]
* [[Winchester, Woods County, Oklahoma|Winchester]]

* [[Waynoka, Oklahoma|Waynoka]]
=== Former communities ===
A 1911 map of Woods County<ref name=Map1911>{{cite web|url= http://www.mygenealogyhound.com/maps/oklahoma-maps/ok-woods-county-oklahoma-1911-map-rand-mcnally.html |title=Woods County, Oklahoma 1911 Map|publisher=My Genealogy Hound|accessdate=November 14, 2021}}</ref> shows a large number of settlements which either no longer exist or remain only as small populated places, including:
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* Abbie
* Cora
* Coy
* Eagle
* Fairvalley
* Fanshaw
* Farry
* Faulkner
* Fitzlen
* Flagg
* Galena
* Gamet
* Heman
* Irene
* Kingman
* Saratoga
* Tegarden
* Whitehorse
{{div col end}}
{{div col end}}


Latest revision as of 21:02, 24 November 2024

Woods County
County
Historic Central National Bank in Alva (2017)
Historic Central National Bank in Alva (2017)
Map of Oklahoma highlighting Woods County
Location within the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Map of the United States highlighting Oklahoma
Oklahoma's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°46′N 98°52′W / 36.77°N 98.86°W / 36.77; -98.86
Country United States
State Oklahoma
Founded1893
Named forSamuel Newitt Wood
SeatAlva
Largest cityAlva
Area
 • Total
1,290 sq mi (3,300 km2)
 • Land1,286 sq mi (3,330 km2)
 • Water3.5 sq mi (9 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,624
 • Density6.7/sq mi (2.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd

Woods County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,624.[1] Its county seat is Alva.[2] The county is named after Samuel Newitt Wood, a renowned Kansas populist.[3]

History

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The Burnham site in Woods County is a pre-Clovis site, that is, an archaeological site dating before 11,000 years ago.[4] The region of Woods County, Oklahoma, was home to the Antelope Creek Phase of Southern Plains Villagers, a precontact culture of Native Americans, who are related to the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes.

An early European explorer of the area now contained within Woods County was George C. Sibley, who traveled through in 1811. He visited a salt formation near the present town of Freedom, Oklahoma, then followed the Mountain Fork of the Arkansas River southeastward to the Great Salt Plains. In 1843, Nathan Boone traveled along the Cimarron River.[3]

The area was part of Cherokee Outlet, guaranteed to the Cherokee Nation under the Treaty of New Echota. It later became important for cattle ranching. The Dodge City and Red Fork Trail, a branch of the Chisholm Trail followed the north bank of the Cimarron River en route to Kansas. The U. S. Government acquired the Cherokee Outlet under Congressional Acts in 1889, 1891 and 1893, and divided the area into counties. One of these was designated M County, prior to opening the area for settlement. The Secretary of the Interior designated Alva as the county seat. M County was renamed Woods County by a ballot measure on November 6, 1894. The name was one of three put forth on the ballot, and was the Populists party's submission to honor Samuel Newitt Wood, a Kansas Populist. Despite the name being misspelled on the ballot, the election committee "decided to keep the s for euphony sake".[3] Woods County became part of Oklahoma Territory.

The Constitutional Convention of 1906 created Major County and Alfalfa County from southern and eastern parts of Woods County and added a part of Woodward County to Woods County.[3]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,290 square miles (3,300 km2), of which 1,286 square miles (3,330 km2) is land and 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2) (0.3%) is water.[5] It is located along the Kansas border.

Major highways

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Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191017,567—
192015,939−9.3%
193017,0056.7%
194014,915−12.3%
195014,526−2.6%
196011,932−17.9%
197011,920−0.1%
198010,923−8.4%
19909,103−16.7%
20009,089−0.2%
20108,878−2.3%
20208,624−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010[10]
Age pyramid for Woods County, Oklahoma, based on census 2000 data.

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,878 people, 3,533 households, and 2,133 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile (2.7 people/km2). There were 4,478 housing units at an average density of 3.5 units per square mile (1.4/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 88.4% white, 3.3% black or African American, 2.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, less than 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.3% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. 4.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,533 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 32.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. 8.2% of the population was institutionalized The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 18.8% under the age of 18, 18.6% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.7 years. For every 100 females there were 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.9 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,255, and the median income for a family was $60,500. Males had a median income of $39,754 versus $23,897 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,935. About 8% of families and 16% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of June 30, 2023[12]
Party Number of Voters Percentage
Democratic 838 17.23%
Republican 3,404 69.97%
Others 623 12.81%
Total 4,865 100%
United States presidential election results for Woods County, Oklahoma[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 2,955 81.23% 614 16.88% 69 1.90%
2020 2,993 81.38% 591 16.07% 94 2.56%
2016 2,947 80.34% 522 14.23% 199 5.43%
2012 2,727 80.25% 671 19.75% 0 0.00%
2008 3,043 77.71% 873 22.29% 0 0.00%
2004 3,166 77.26% 932 22.74% 0 0.00%
2000 2,774 68.56% 1,235 30.52% 37 0.91%
1996 2,151 52.44% 1,431 34.89% 520 12.68%
1992 2,225 46.58% 1,361 28.49% 1,191 24.93%
1988 2,835 60.95% 1,735 37.30% 81 1.74%
1984 3,741 74.55% 1,231 24.53% 46 0.92%
1980 3,592 68.97% 1,364 26.19% 252 4.84%
1976 2,788 51.43% 2,530 46.67% 103 1.90%
1972 4,413 76.23% 1,234 21.32% 142 2.45%
1968 3,449 63.81% 1,439 26.62% 517 9.57%
1964 2,886 51.21% 2,750 48.79% 0 0.00%
1960 4,064 68.12% 1,902 31.88% 0 0.00%
1956 3,787 64.08% 2,123 35.92% 0 0.00%
1952 4,892 70.99% 1,999 29.01% 0 0.00%
1948 2,871 49.90% 2,882 50.10% 0 0.00%
1944 3,226 56.85% 2,426 42.75% 23 0.41%
1940 3,440 49.09% 3,506 50.04% 61 0.87%
1936 2,346 35.71% 4,179 63.62% 44 0.67%
1932 2,008 31.94% 4,279 68.06% 0 0.00%
1928 3,941 70.38% 1,550 27.68% 109 1.95%
1924 2,615 52.43% 1,533 30.73% 840 16.84%
1920 2,827 60.32% 1,530 32.64% 330 7.04%
1916 1,358 41.14% 1,417 42.93% 526 15.93%
1912 1,679 48.43% 1,247 35.97% 541 15.60%

Communities

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Cities

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Towns

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Census designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Former communities

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A 1911 map of Woods County[14] shows a large number of settlements which either no longer exist or remain only as small populated places, including:

  • Abbie
  • Cora
  • Coy
  • Eagle
  • Fairvalley
  • Fanshaw
  • Farry
  • Faulkner
  • Fitzlen
  • Flagg
  • Galena
  • Gamet
  • Heman
  • Irene
  • Kingman
  • Saratoga
  • Tegarden
  • Whitehorse

NRHP Sites

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Main article: National Register of Historic Places listings in Woods County, Oklahoma

There are multiple NRHP sites in the county, mostly in Alva but with some in Waynoka.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Woods County, Oklahoma". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c d Reichenberger, Donovan. "Woods County," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society, 2009. Accessed April 5, 2015.
  4. ^ Buehler, Kent J. "Burnham Site". The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 17, 2015. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
  11. ^ "General Housing Characteristics: 2010 - United States – County by State; and for Puerto Rico". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
  12. ^ "Oklahoma Registration Statistics by County" (PDF). OK.gov. January 15, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  14. ^ "Woods County, Oklahoma 1911 Map". My Genealogy Hound. Retrieved November 14, 2021.

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