Atoka County, Oklahoma Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 47th-largest in Oklahoma
The population of Atoka County, Oklahoma is 14,255 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $52,034, the median home value is $138,000, and the median age is 40.2.
The population of Atoka County has grown 2.7% since 2010 (14,214 → 14,600), a +0.19% annualized rate.
14,255
Population
+0.19%
Annual growth
15
People / sq mi
$52,034
Median Income
$138,000
Median Home Value
Atoka County covers 975 sq mi of land at 14.6 people per square mile.
About Atoka County, OK
Educational attainment is the headline number in Atoka County: 15.3% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 14,255 residents, Atoka County is a county in Oklahoma. It ranks #47 among counties in Oklahoma by population.
The typical household earns $52,034, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 12.9%, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $138,000, with typical rent around $708.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Atoka County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Atoka County had a population of 14,214 in 2010 and 14,600 in 2024, a 2.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,600 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.20%.
14,600
Population (2024)
14,214
Population (2010)
14,600
Peak (2024)
0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,214 |
| 2011 | 14,171 |
| 2012 | 14,031 |
| 2013 | 13,903 |
| 2014 | 13,924 |
| 2015 | 13,888 |
| 2016 | 13,882 |
| 2017 | 13,771 |
| 2018 | 13,771 |
| 2019 | 13,738 |
| 2020 | 14,165 |
| 2021 | 14,296 |
| 2022 | 14,311 |
| 2023 | 14,524 |
| 2024 | 14,600 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.2
Median Age
44.7%
Female
55.3%
Male
18.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 18.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $52,034$-11,569 vs state |
| Mean household income | $70,526 |
| Per-capita income | $25,392 |
| Poverty rate | 12.9%+1.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 44.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Atoka County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.6%
Carpool
78.1%
Public transit
8.7%
Work from home
27.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$138,000$-47,900 vs state
Median home value
$708
Median rent
75.8%
Homeownership rate
6,015
Total housing units
80.9%
Occupied
19.1%
Vacant
24.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
80.3%
With health insurance
86.5%
With broadband internet
34.5%
Foreign-born
8.1%
Veterans (18+)
22.7%
With a disability
96.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.6%
High School+
15.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atoka County, Oklahoma has a population of 14,255 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 15 people per square mile.
The population of Atoka County has grown 2.7% since 2010 (14,214 → 14,600), a +0.19% annualized rate.
The median household income in Atoka County, Oklahoma is $52,034, with mean (average) household income of $70,526 and per-capita income of $25,392. 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Atoka County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.2%), Hispanic or Latino (21.1%), Black or African American (3.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Atoka County, Oklahoma is 40.2 years. Residents are 44.7% female and 55.3% male.
The median home value in Atoka County is $138,000 and median monthly rent is $708. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,015 total housing units, 19.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Atoka County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Atoka County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.