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.

Atoka County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

14,255

Population

+0.19%

Annual growth

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

Atoka County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 14,255. It ranks #47 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 40.2, older than the national median. The population is 55.3% male and 44.7% female.

The median household income in Atoka County is $52,034, below the US median of $74,580. 12.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $138,000, with monthly rent averaging $708. The homeownership rate of 75.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Atoka County reflects 15.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.4 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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,214	-	-	estimate
2011	14,171	-43	-0.30%	estimate
2012	14,031	-140	-0.99%	estimate
2013	13,903	-128	-0.91%	estimate
2014	13,924	+21	+0.15%	estimate
2015	13,888	-36	-0.26%	estimate
2016	13,882	-6	-0.04%	estimate
2017	13,771	-111	-0.80%	estimate
2018	13,771	0	0.00%	estimate
2019	13,738	-33	-0.24%	estimate
2020	14,165	+427	+3.11%	estimate
2021	14,296	+131	+0.92%	estimate
2022	14,311	+15	+0.10%	estimate
2023	14,524	+213	+1.49%	estimate
2024	14,600	+76	+0.52%	estimate

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

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

6.0%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

13.2%

35–44

14.5%

45–54

12.0%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

10.7%

75–84

6.3%

85+

1.7%

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

Professional & business services

21.6%

Construction

11.5%

Public administration

10.0%

Education & health care

9.9%

Agriculture

8.4%

Retail trade

6.2%

Manufacturing

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.0%

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+

Largest cities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (688,693)Tulsa (412,322)Norman (128,714)Broken Arrow (115,919)Edmond (95,618)Lawton (90,662)Moore (63,045)Midwest City (58,170)Enid (50,821)Stillwater (48,818)All Oklahoma cities →

Other counties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County (800,487)Tulsa County (673,708)Cleveland County (297,545)Canadian County (162,621)Comanche County (121,699)Rogers County (97,235)Wagoner County (84,339)Payne County (82,290)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)All Oklahoma counties →

Part of Oklahoma

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Metro areas in Oklahoma

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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.