2023 ACS Census Data · Population 38,158
Pontotoc County is a small county in Oklahoma with a population of 38,158. The median household income is $62,564, near the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6%, median home value is $170,500, and 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 23% above the national average.
Population
38,158
2023 estimate
Rank #1245 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$62,564
Household
Rank #1672 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$170,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1638 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
29.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #738 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Oklahoma avg·4% below national avg
Poverty Rate
25% above Oklahoma avg·16% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above Oklahoma avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,176
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
20% above Oklahoma avg·19% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% above Oklahoma avg·5% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Oklahoma avg·9% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% above Oklahoma avg·15% above national avg
Housing Units
17,483
Households
14,974
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,324
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
18 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
42% above Oklahoma avg·23% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Oklahoma avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
20.3%
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