Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 28th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is 38,158 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $62,564, the median home value is $170,500, and the median age is 37.5.

The population of Pontotoc County has grown 1.9% since 2010 (37,594 → 38,310), a +0.13% annualized rate.

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

38,158

Population

+0.13%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$62,564

Median Income

$170,500

Median Home Value

Pontotoc County covers 720 sq mi of land at 53.0 people per square mile.

About Pontotoc County, OK

Pontotoc County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 38,158. It ranks #28 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 37.5, younger than the national median. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The median household income in Pontotoc County is $62,564, below the US median of $74,580. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $170,500, with monthly rent averaging $880. The homeownership rate of 66.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Pontotoc County reflects 29.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.0 minutes each way.

Pontotoc County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Pontotoc County had a population of 37,594 in 2010 and 38,310 in 2024, a 1.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,506 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.14%.

38,310

Population (2024)

37,594

Population (2010)

38,506

Peak (2023)

0.14%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	37,594	-	-	estimate
2011	37,751	+157	+0.42%	estimate
2012	38,064	+313	+0.83%	estimate
2013	38,162	+98	+0.26%	estimate
2014	38,292	+130	+0.34%	estimate
2015	38,343	+51	+0.13%	estimate
2016	38,499	+156	+0.41%	estimate
2017	38,348	-151	-0.39%	estimate
2018	38,328	-20	-0.05%	estimate
2019	38,352	+24	+0.06%	estimate
2020	38,094	-258	-0.67%	estimate
2021	38,190	+96	+0.25%	estimate
2022	38,074	-116	-0.30%	estimate
2023	38,506	+432	+1.13%	estimate
2024	38,310	-196	-0.51%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	65.1%
Black or African American	2.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	26.6%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

37.5

Median Age

51.1%

Female

48.9%

Male

17.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

7.3%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

6.5%

25–34

12.9%

35–44

13.0%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

5.2%

60–64

6.9%

65–74

9.6%

75–84

5.3%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 20.9% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$62,564$-1,039 vs state
Mean household income	$79,510
Per-capita income	$32,176
Poverty rate	9.3%-1.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	58.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

29.3%

Public administration

11.5%

Finance & real estate

9.2%

Manufacturing

8.3%

Construction

7.4%

Education & health care

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

Information

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Pontotoc County is professional & business services, accounting for 29.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

4.3%

Carpool

84.2%

Public transit

3.7%

Work from home

18.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$170,500$-15,400 vs state

Median home value

$880

Median rent

66.4%

Homeownership rate

17,483

Total housing units

85.6%

Occupied

14.4%

Vacant

33.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

82.9%

With health insurance

94.0%

With broadband internet

27.8%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

14.6%

With a disability

96.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.5%

High School+

29.7%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma has a population of 38,158 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 53 people per square mile.

The population of Pontotoc County has grown 1.9% since 2010 (37,594 → 38,310), a +0.13% annualized rate.

The median household income in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is $62,564, with mean (average) household income of $79,510 and per-capita income of $32,176. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Pontotoc County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.1%), Hispanic or Latino (26.6%), Black or African American (2.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is 37.5 years. Residents are 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

The median home value in Pontotoc County is $170,500 and median monthly rent is $880. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,483 total housing units, 14.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 29.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.