Atoka is a city located in Atoka County Oklahoma. Atoka has a 2024 population of 2,969. It is also the county seat of Atoka County. Atoka is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,905 in 2020.
The average household income in Atoka is $69,376 with a poverty rate of 25.03%. The median age in Atoka is 37.5 years: 27.8 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atoka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,922 | 60.82% |
| Two or more races | 531 | 16.8% |
| Native American | 452 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 100 | 3.16% |
| Other race | 35 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,052 | 2.91 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 428 | 3.61 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 381 | 1.28 | 32 | 68 |
| Female | 202 | 4.37 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Male | 41 | 3.61 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
3.68
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 386 | 18.71% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 179 | 8.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 112 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 710 | 34.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 5.62% |
| Some College | 413 | 20.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,389 | 1,156 | 208 |
| 2+ Races | 367 | 247 | 60 |
| Native American | 176 | 125 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 131 | 90 | 27 |
| Asian | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 22 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 20.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,875 | $0 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,365 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,845 | $31,019 | $24,821 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,065 | $30,714 | $25,509 |
| Overall | $30,859 | $33,527 | $27,232 |
| Some College | $34,350 | $38,125 | $28,203 |
$30,859
Average Earnings
$33,527
Average Male
$27,232
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.06% of Atoka residents speak only English, while 8.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,733 | 359 | 20.72% |
| Native | 452 | 208 | 46.02% |
| Multiple | 531 | 156 | 29.38% |
| Hispanic | 228 | 72 | 31.58% |
25.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.46%
Male Poverty Rate
24.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atoka is Native, with 46.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atoka is White, with 20.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 33.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.46% |
| High School | 28.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.33% |
| Male Employed | 19.4% |
| Female Employed | 10.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,106 | $93,102 |
| Households | $40,362 | $69,376 |
| Married Families | $55,078 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,785 | $23,269 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
223
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213 | 13.38% |
| Native American | 10 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.8%
Labor Force Participation
38.8%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.47%
Born in Atoka
94.84%
Native Born
5.16%
Foreign Born
4.18%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
94.84% of Atoka residents were born in the United States, with 60.47% having been born in Oklahoma. 4.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,049 | 16 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 3,033 | 16 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 3,017 | 16 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 3,001 | 16 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 2,985 | 16 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 2,969 | 16 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 2,953 | 34 | 1.16% |
| 2022 | 2,919 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 2,924 | 19 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 2,905 | -100 | -3.33% |
| 2019 | 3,005 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 3,009 | 53 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 2,956 | 13 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 2,943 | -10 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 2,953 | -10 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 2,963 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 2,964 | -23 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 2,987 | -31 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 3,018 | 38 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 2,980 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,988 | -310 | -9.4% |
| 1990 | 3,298 | -111 | -3.26% |
| 1980 | 3,409 | 63 | 1.88% |
| 1970 | 3,346 | 469 | 16.3% |
| 1960 | 2,877 | 224 | 8.44% |
| 1950 | 2,653 | 105 | 4.12% |
| 1940 | 2,548 | -501 | -16.43% |