Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is 38,102 people, with a median age of 36.2.

We can look at the total population in Pontotoc County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
38,102
 -0.74% -0.49%
2020
38,385
+0.08%
-
2019
38,355
 -0.01% -
2018
38,358
+0.18%
-
2017
38,289
 - -

Population of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
63.6%
66.3%
 -4.07%
Black/African American
2.5%
2.1%
 +19.05%
Native
16.3%
8.7%
 +87.36%
Hispanic
5.8%
5.1%
 +13.73%
Asian
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
10.7%
16.9%
 -36.69%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.2 +0.56% 35 +1.16% 37.3 0%
2020 36 +0.84% 34.6 +2.37% 37.3 -1.06%
2019 35.7 +0.28% 33.8 0% 37.7 +0.8%
2018 35.6 +0.28% 33.8 -0.29% 37.4 -0.27%
2017 35.5 - 33.9 - 37.5 -

The median age of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,718 -5.18% 2,403 +6.37% 2,575 2,548
10 to 19 2,539 +8.71% 2,671 -2.52% 2,761 2,601
20 to 29 3,015 -9.55% 3,056 -8.3% 2,730 2,807
30 to 39 2,471 -3.89% 2,186 +10.06% 2,376 2,413
40 to 49 1,997 +9.25% 2,324 -1.84% 2,188 2,279
50 to 59 2,214 -8.69% 2,431 -11.96% 2,026 2,151
60 to 69 1,907 +11.03% 2,153 +3.56% 2,123 2,210
70+ 1,819 +0.53% 2,385 +4.33% 1,825 2,489

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is $55,862.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pontotoc County.

  • Under 25
    $28,475.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,646.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,472.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,275.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pontotoc County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pontotoc County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is currently $71,092.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.20% of households in Pontotoc County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pontotoc County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.91%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pontotoc County is $28,247.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pontotoc County by the total population of Pontotoc County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pontotoc County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.27%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.03%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pontotoc County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pontotoc County over the age of 16 is 29,846.

Of those people, a total of 60.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pontotoc County is 58.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,229 31.00% 13.00%
20 to 24 years 2,911 66.40% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 2,626 83.50% 4.10%
30 to 34 years 2,492 78.70% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 4,621 78.30% 6.20%
45 to 54 years 4,239 83.60% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 2,081 74.10% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 2,442 55.90% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 3,532 29.30% 2.00%
75 years and over 2,673 8.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pontotoc County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 21,000 58.90% 4.30%
Black or African American 764 55.10% 2.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4,587 67.40% 3.80%
Asian 288 45.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 59 66.10% 35.90%
Other 255 64.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 2,893 65.10% 5.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,355 68.80% 7.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,402 58.40% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pontotoc County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pontotoc County is 17,320, with median earnings of $37,911.00.

Women in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma earning approximately 82.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,320 $37,911.00
Male 9,216 $41,462.00
Female 8,104 $34,051.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,677 $61,861.00
Business and Financial 626 $50,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 365 $75,388.00
Architecture and Engineering 123 $65,903.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 233 $42,277.00
Community and Social Service 474 $40,444.00
Legal 117 $73,068.00
Educational and Library 1,478 $40,248.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 220 $58,056.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,348 $58,241.00
Healthcare Support 657 $24,172.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 147 $41,806.00
Law Enforcement 129 $48,482.00
Food Preparation and Serving 580 $14,154.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 683 $23,477.00
Personal Care and Service 438 $24,643.00
Sales 1,462 $34,896.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,121 $31,266.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $26,494.00
Construction and Extraction 1,480 $40,430.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 641 $54,375.00
Production 976 $36,522.00
Transportation and Material Moving 542 $38,043.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 933 $70,046.00 744 $42,292.00
Business and Financial 319 $69,125.00 307 $42,452.00
Computer and Mathematical 284 $75,259.00 81 $81,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 123 $65,903.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 137 $41,991.00 96 $56,500.00
Community and Social Service 173 $31,169.00 301 $42,006.00
Legal 81 $85,804.00 36 $31,250.00
Educational and Library 331 $54,911.00 1,147 $36,686.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 89 $60,125.00 131 $57,957.00
Healthcare Practitioners 311 $52,396.00 1,037 $58,802.00
Healthcare Support 153 $28,525.00 504 $23,343.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 120 $41,667.00 27 $125,089.00
Law Enforcement 115 $49,732.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 220 $17,500.00 360 $12,961.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 463 $28,565.00 220 $18,289.00
Personal Care and Service 99 $30,089.00 339 $22,480.00
Sales 787 $41,780.00 675 $27,361.00
Office and Administrative Support 517 $33,295.00 1,604 $31,118.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $26,646.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,412 $40,463.00 68 $40,179.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 614 $53,750.00 27 $62,083.00
Production 744 $39,405.00 232 $26,310.00
Transportation and Material Moving 479 $35,938.00 63 $56,042.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,604 households in Pontotoc County, with an average household size of 2.52 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,753 families in Pontotoc County with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,032 869 1,852 4,851
Average Household Size 3.15 3.41 3.14 1.22
Total Families 7,032 869 1,852 0
Average Household Size 3.12 3.07 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 9,753 families in Pontotoc County, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pontotoc County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 17,362 housing units in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,604 84.11%
Vacant 2,758 15.89%

27.42% of the total 17,362 housing units in Pontotoc County are rental units. This is approximately 4,761 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,500 are occupied by the owner - or 54.72% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pontotoc County is $778.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pontotoc County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    343
  • Less than $500
    890
  • $500 to $999
    2,944
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    823
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    100
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    4
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pontotoc County is $137,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pontotoc County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    987
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,337
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,875
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,559
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,555
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    848
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    311
  • $1,000,000 or more
    28

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pontotoc County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pontotoc County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,492
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,154
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,777
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,238
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,256
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,235
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,596
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,909
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,690
  • 2014 or later
    15

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pontotoc County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    851
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,784
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,394
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,575

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pontotoc County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pontotoc County that commute to work in a particular way.

18.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pontotoc County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    869
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,507
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,738
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,210
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,965
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    673
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,218
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    128
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    186
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    424
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    539
  • 90 or more minutes
    304

Summary

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Places in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

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