Pontotoc County, OK

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2020 Population

38,385

0.0782% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jim Inhofe

Republican Party

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0.84% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

13.6%

7.24% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,682

2.56% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$134,700

4.18% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

16,972

2.82% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Pontotoc County, OK had a population of 38.4k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $51,682. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Pontotoc County, OK grew from 38,355 to 38,385, a 0.0782% increase and its median household income grew from $50,392 to $51,682, a 2.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pontotoc County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (14.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (12%), White (Hispanic) (3%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%).

None of the households in Pontotoc County, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Pontotoc County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pontotoc County, OK are East Central University (886 degrees awarded in 2020) and Pontotoc Technology Center (91 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Pontotoc County, OK was $134,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.2%.

Most people in Pontotoc County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Pontotoc County, OK was 2 cars per household.

Pontotoc County, OK borders Coal County, OK, Garvin County, OK, Hughes County, OK, Johnston County, OK, McClain County, OK, Murray County, OK, Pottawatomie County, OK, and Seminole County, OK.

Population & Diversity

Pontotoc County, OK is home to a population of 38.4k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.89% of Pontotoc County, OK residents were born outside of the country (724 people).

In 2020, there were 4.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.7k people) in Pontotoc County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.61k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Pontotoc County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Pontotoc County, OK was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pontotoc County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.7k ± 56
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
5.61k ± 453
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.6k ± 475

5.69%

Hispanic Population

2.19k people

5.69% of the people in Pontotoc County, OK are hispanic (2.19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pontotoc County, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
103,787 ± 7,805 people
Vietnam
13,223 ± 2,818 people
India
10,314 ± 2,490 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 103,787 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,223 and India with 10,314.

Foreign-Born Population

1.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

724 people

2.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

844 people

As of 2020, 1.89% of Pontotoc County, OK residents (724 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pontotoc County, OK was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
773 ± 150
Gulf War (1990s)
350 ± 98
Gulf War (2001-)
284 ± 91

Pontotoc County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pontotoc County, OK employs 17k people. The largest industries in Pontotoc County, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,134 people), Educational Services (1,911 people), and Public Administration (1,905 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($55,556), Public Administration ($48,589), and Information ($47,500).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,810. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17k

2020 Value

± 709

−2.82%

1 Year decline

± 5.86%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pontotoc County, OK declined at a rate of −2.82%, from 17.5k employees to 17k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pontotoc County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,061 people), Management Occupations (1,638 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,599 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pontotoc County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17k

2020 Value

± 709

−2.82%

1 Year decline

± 5.86%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pontotoc County, OK declined at a rate of −2.82%, from 17.5k employees to 17k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pontotoc County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,134 people), Educational Services (1,911 people), and Public Administration (1,905 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pontotoc County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Pontotoc County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,271

Median earning men ± $1,102

$32,173

Median earning women ± $1,627

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($61,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,500), and Public Administration ($52,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($45,000), Public Administration ($43,625), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($37,143).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

398
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
290
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
202
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$244k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$167k
Manufacturing
$79.8k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $20.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($16B) and Machinery ($12.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oklahoma.

$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

83.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$32.9B
Kansas
$10.9B
California
$5.58B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $32.9B, followed by Kansas with $10.9B and California and $5.58B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pontotoc County, OK went to Donald J. Trump with 70.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.7%).

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.7%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pontotoc County, OK for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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

Jim Inhofe

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on November 16, 1994
Elected to the seat following the resignation of David Boren.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford 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.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Pontotoc County, OK awarded 977 degrees. The student population of Pontotoc County, OK in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,474 male students and 2,207 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pontotoc County, OK are White (576 and 65.4%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (136 and 15.4%), Two or More Races (68 and 7.72%), and Black or African American (38 and 4.31%).

The largest universities in Pontotoc County, OK by number of degrees awarded are East Central University (886 and 90.7%) and Pontotoc Technology Center (91 and 9.31%).

The most popular majors in Pontotoc County, OK are General Human Services (74 and 7.57%), General Business Administration & Management (74 and 7.57%), and Registered Nursing (70 and 7.16%).

The median tuition cost in Pontotoc County, OK for a public four year colleges is $5,648 for in-state students and $15,008 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Pontotoc County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 61.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,681 (40% men and 60% 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 2020 there were 3,681 students enrolled in Pontotoc County, OK, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,019 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
61 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Physical Education
48 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
70 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pontotoc County, OK was General Business Administration & Management with 61 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

East Central University
886 degrees awarded
Pontotoc Technology Center
91 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Central University with 886 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 384 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pontotoc County, OK, which is 0.648 times less than the 593 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 576 degrees mean that there were 4.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 136 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 ($5,648) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,404) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.739% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.619% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (954k), Some college (752k), and Secondary Education (474k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pontotoc County, OK was $134,700 in 2020, which is 0.586 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $129,300 to $134,700, a 4.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Pontotoc County, OK is 65.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Pontotoc County, OK have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pontotoc County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pontotoc County, OK is $51,682. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pontotoc County, OK was Census Tract 895.98 with a value of $68,047, followed by Census Tract 887 and Census Tract 890, with respective values of $59,343 and $58,800.

In 2021, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.89%.

Housing

Property

$134,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,882

$9,278

Median Property Taxes

±$490

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 Pontotoc County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

65.2%

Homeownership

2020

66.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65.2% of the housing units in Pontotoc County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 895.98
Census Tract 887
Census Tract 890

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pontotoc County, OK was Census Tract 895.98 with a value of $68,047, followed by Census Tract 887 and Census Tract 890, with respective values of $59,343 and $58,800.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pontotoc County, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$51,682

Median Household Income

± $3,628

14.2k

Number of Households

± 645

In 2020, the median household income of the 14.2k households in Pontotoc County, OK grew to $51,682 from the previous year's value of $50,392.

The following chart displays the households in Pontotoc County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2020, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.09% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2020

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Carpooled (9.43%)
Walked (2.5%)

In 2020, 84.2% of workers in Pontotoc County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.43%) and those who walked to work (2.5%).

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

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pontotoc County, OK have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Pontotoc County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.89%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pontotoc County, OK (5.03k out of 36.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pontotoc County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 17.8% of the children was living in poverty in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 317 in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 231 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

82.6% of the population of Pontotoc County, OK has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oklahoma was $7,627 in 2014. This is a 4.58% increase from the previous year ($7,293).

Primary care physicians in Pontotoc County, OK see 1530 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0654% increase from the previous year (1529 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1320 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 170 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oklahoma. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oklahoma, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,530 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pontotoc County, OK

Primary care physicians in Pontotoc County, OK see an average of 1,530 patients per year. This represents a 0.0654% increase from the previous year (1,529 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pontotoc County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oklahoma across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 23.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.4%

Uninsured

41.4%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pontotoc County, OK grew by 6.38% from 16.3% to 17.4%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 62.5 in Pontotoc County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pontotoc County, OK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.9% in Pontotoc County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pontotoc County, OK.

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