Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Population 2022
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma's estimated population is 38,320 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is the 30th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 Population was 37,595 and has seen a growth of 1.93% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 23,057 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 24,331 | 1,274 | 5.53% |
| 1920 | 30,949 | 6,618 | 27.20% |
| 1930 | 32,469 | 1,520 | 4.91% |
| 1940 | 39,792 | 7,323 | 22.55% |
| 1950 | 30,875 | -8,917 | -22.41% |
| 1960 | 28,089 | -2,786 | -9.02% |
| 1970 | 27,867 | -222 | -0.79% |
| 1980 | 32,598 | 4,731 | 16.98% |
| 1990 | 34,119 | 1,521 | 4.67% |
| 2010 | 37,595 | 3,476 | 10.19% |
| 2011 | 37,749 | 154 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 38,060 | 311 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 38,159 | 99 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 38,286 | 127 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 38,336 | 50 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 38,512 | 176 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 38,371 | -141 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 38,272 | -99 | -0.26% |
| 2019 | 38,284 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 38,296 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 38,308 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 38,320 | 12 | 0.03% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,878 | 67.42% |
| Black or African American | 922 | 2.40% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 5,726 | 14.92% |
| Asian | 305 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 372 | 0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 5,144 | 13.40% |
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,234 | 2.59 | 65.2 |
| Married | 6,771 | 3.22 | 84.8 |
| Male | 728 | 3.86 | 37.2 |
| Female | 1,846 | 3.17 | 46.9 |
| Non Family | 4,889 | 1.31 | 49 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 651 | 2.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,021 | 8.13% |
| High School Graduate | 7,930 | 31.90% |
| Some College | 5,521 | 22.21% |
| Associates Degree | 1,574 | 6.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,483 | 18.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,681 | 10.78% |
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 122 | 116 | 52 |
| White | 17,982 | 16,412 | 5,715 |
| 2+ Races | 2,215 | 1,978 | 532 |
| Native American | 3,300 | 2,792 | 693 |
| Other Race | 205 | 164 | 38 |
| Black | 490 | 421 | 86 |
| Hispanic | 971 | 637 | 103 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.62%.
$37,664
Average Earnings
$42,032
Average Male
$33,613
Average Female
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Language by Age
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Language
95.48% of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma residents speak only English, while 4.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.49% of the population.
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 2,106 | 508 | 24.12% |
| Asian | 297 | 65 | 21.89% |
| Native | 5,441 | 863 | 15.86% |
| Multiple | 5,068 | 803 | 15.84% |
| Black | 839 | 104 | 12.40% |
| White | 23,743 | 2,850 | 12.00% |
| Other | 44 | NaN% |
13.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.76%
Male Poverty Rate
14.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.77%.
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Married by Age and Sex
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,684 | 8.01% |
| Black | 31 | 4.10% |
| Native American | 197 | 5.02% |
| Other Race | 39 | 15.18% |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 4.47% |
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Veterans by Education
4.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
72.43%
Born in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
98.11%
Native Born
1.89%
Foreign Born
1.15%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.11% of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma residents were born in the United States, with 72.43% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990