Ada, OK

Census Place

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2024 Population

16,575

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

32.3

1.22% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

16.1%

0.263% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$53,507

3.31% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$169,300

2024 Employed Population

7,778

1.45% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Ada, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Ada, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ada, OK are East Central University (780 degrees awarded in 2024) and Pontotoc Technology Center (235 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Ada, OK was $169,300, and the homeownership rate was 45.3%.

Most people in Ada, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Ada, OK was 2 cars per household.

United States Oklahoma Pontotoc County, OK Ada, OK Southeast Oklahoma Counties--Durant, Ada, Atoka & Tishomingo Cities PUMA, OK

Population & Diversity

Ada, OK is home to a population of 16.6k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.92% of Ada, OK residents were born outside of the country (649 people).

In 2024, there were 3.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.64k people) in Ada, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.17k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.29k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2024 Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of Ada, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ada, OK was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ada, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ada, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.64k ± 298
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.17k ± 302
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.29k ± 253

8.05%

Hispanic Population

1.34k people

8.05% of the people in Ada, OK are hispanic (1.34k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ada, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,864 ± 7,883 people
Vietnam
13,987 ± 2,899 people
Guatemala
12,051 ± 2,691 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

Foreign-Born Population

3.92%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

649 people

3.35%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

554 people

As of 2024, 3.92% of Ada, OK residents (649 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ada, OK was 3.35%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ada, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
213 ± 96
Gulf War (2001-)
178 ± 76
Gulf War (1990s)
63 ± 38

Ada, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Ada, OK.

Health

81% of the population of Ada, OK has health coverage, with 41.1% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 9.92% on Medicare, 9.64% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1,694 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,694 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 231 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 31.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19%

Uninsured

41.1%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

9.92%

Medicare

9.64%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ada, OK declined by 4.17% from 19.9% to 19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ada, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Ada, OK employs 7.78k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ada, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,406 people), Retail Trade (1,000 people), and Public Administration (825 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($58,491), Finance & Insurance ($55,227), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,618).

Employment

Occupations

7.78k

2024 Value

± 495

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 9.06%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ada, OK grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 7.67k employees to 7.78k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ada, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (896 people), Sales & Related Occupations (885 people), and Management Occupations (587 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ada, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.78k

2024 Value

± 495

1.45%

1 Year growth

± 9.06%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ada, OK grew at a rate of 1.45%, from 7.67k employees to 7.78k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ada, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,406 people), Retail Trade (1,000 people), and Public Administration (825 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ada, OK, though some of these residents may live in Ada, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,538

Median earning men ± $3,062

$35,642

Median earning women ± $3,760

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($63,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,771), and Public Administration ($60,972).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,083), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,893).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Ada, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Alan Armstrong

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on March 24, 2026
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James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Ada, OK awarded 1,015 degrees. The student population of Ada, OK in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,487 male students and 2,259 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ada, OK are White (513 and 51.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (172 and 17.3%), Two or More Races (120 and 12%), and Black or African American (60 and 6.02%).

The largest universities in Ada, OK by number of degrees awarded are East Central University (780 and 76.8%) and Pontotoc Technology Center (235 and 23.2%).

The most popular majors in Ada, OK are General Health & Physical Education (69 and 6.8%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (59 and 5.81%), and General Psychology (58 and 5.71%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,300 for in-state students and $16,110 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Ada, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,746 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 3,746 students enrolled in Ada, OK, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,809 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health & Physical Education
69 degrees awarded
General Psychology
58 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
50 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ada, OK was General Health & Physical Education with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Ada, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

East Central University
780 degrees awarded
Pontotoc Technology Center
235 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Central University with 780 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 377 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ada, OK, which is 0.591 times less than the 638 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 513 degrees mean that there were 2.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 172 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,732) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,590) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

People in Ada, OK have an average commute time of 13.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ada, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$169,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$20,333

$3,070

Median Property Taxes

±$327

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ada, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ada, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.3%

Homeownership

2024

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 45.3% of the housing units in Ada, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ada, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,507

Median Household Income

± $4,178

6.78k

Number of Households

± 462

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.78k households in Ada, OK grew to $53,507 from the previous year's value of $51,792.

The following chart displays the households in Ada, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ada, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (7.35%)
Walked (5.68%)

In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Ada, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.35%) and those who walked to work (5.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ada, OK have a shorter commute time (13.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.312% of the workforce in Ada, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ada, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ada, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ada, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ada, OK (2.55k out of 15.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ada, OK is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.