Ada is a city located in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Ada has a 2026 population of 16,624. It is also the county seat of Pontotoc County. Ada is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,486 in 2020.
The median household income in Ada is $53,507 with a poverty rate of 16.1%. The median age in Ada is 32.3 years: 31.1 years for males, and 33.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.3 years
Female: 33.7 years
Male: 31.1 years
There are 12,346 adults, (2,331 of whom are seniors) in Ada.
Female: 8,627 (52%)
Male: 7,948 (48%)
The racial composition of Ada includes 58.96% White, 19.27% Native American, 5.18% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,773 | 58.96% |
| Native American | 3,194 | 19.27% |
| Two or more races | 2,300 | 13.88% |
| Black or African American | 859 | 5.18% |
| Asian | 249 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 184 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Ada 's average per capita income is $42,885. Household income levels show a median of $53,507. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,453 | - |
| Families | $72,400 | $90,374 |
| Households | $53,507 | $73,096 |
| Non Families | $32,880 | $46,770 |
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