According to the 2011 Census of India, Wokha town had a population of 35,004, making it one of the larger urban centers in Nagaland. The population has grown steadily due to rural-to-urban migration within the district as people seek better education and employment opportunities.
The town is overwhelmingly inhabited by the Lotha Naga tribe. Christianity is the dominant religion, with the vast majority of the population belonging to Baptist denominations, alongside a smaller Catholic presence and other denominations. The literacy rate in Wokha town is exceptionally high, recorded at over 95% in the 2011 census, significantly higher than the state and national averages. The primary languages spoken are Lotha and Nagamese (a creole used as a lingua franca in Nagaland), with English widely used in education and official administration.