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.
38,158
Population
+0.13%
Annual growth
53
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
What sets Pontotoc County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.7% versus 14.0% nationally. With 38,158 residents, Pontotoc County is a county in Oklahoma. It ranks #28 among counties in Oklahoma by population.
Median household income is $62,564, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.3%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $170,500, with typical rent around $880.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 29.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 3.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,594 |
| 2011 | 37,751 |
| 2012 | 38,064 |
| 2013 | 38,162 |
| 2014 | 38,292 |
| 2015 | 38,343 |
| 2016 | 38,499 |
| 2017 | 38,348 |
| 2018 | 38,328 |
| 2019 | 38,352 |
| 2020 | 38,094 |
| 2021 | 38,190 |
| 2022 | 38,074 |
| 2023 | 38,506 |
| 2024 | 38,310 |
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
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
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+
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.