Pontotoc County's 2026 population is estimated at 37,918, reflecting a -0.51% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Pontotoc County is the 28th largest county in Oklahoma. The 2010 population was 37,594 and has grown 0.86% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 36.5 years
There are 28,685 adults, (6,504 of whom are seniors) in Pontotoc County.
Female: 19,554 (51.1%)
Male: 18,681 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Pontotoc County includes 63.74% White, 18.25% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,372 | 63.74% |
| Native American | 6,978 | 18.25% |
| Two or more races | 5,113 | 13.37% |
| Black or African American | 960 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 416 | 1.09% |
| Other race | 358 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
Pontotoc County 's average per capita income is $45,958. Household income levels show a median of $63,017. The poverty rate stands at 12.57%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,433 | $109,362 |
| Families | $79,866 | $95,171 |
| Households | $63,017 | $80,010 |
| Non Families | $34,737 | $47,095 |
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