Pontotoc County, OK

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2023 Population

38,158

0.11% 1-year growth

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.5

0.536% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.6%

5.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$62,564

5.23% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$170,500

12.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

17,552

2.52% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Pontotoc County, OK had a population of 38.2k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $62,564. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Pontotoc County, OK grew from 38,116 to 38,158, a 0.11% increase and its median household income grew from $59,457 to $62,564, a 5.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pontotoc County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.77%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.5%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%).

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.

99.1% of the residents in Pontotoc County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pontotoc County, OK are East Central University (868 degrees awarded in 2023) and Pontotoc Technology Center (190 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Pontotoc County, OK was $170,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Pontotoc County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 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.

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Population & Diversity

Pontotoc County, OK is home to a population of 38.2k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.04% of Pontotoc County, OK residents were born outside of the country (780 people).

In 2023, there were 3.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.2k people) in Pontotoc County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.87k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.35k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.1% of Pontotoc County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Pontotoc County, OK was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
24.2k ± 59
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
6.87k ± 328
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.35k ± 349

6.29%

Hispanic Population

2.4k people

6.29% of the people in Pontotoc County, OK are hispanic (2.4k 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
102,193 ± 7,747 people
Vietnam
12,454 ± 2,736 people
India
10,765 ± 2,544 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 102,193 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 12,454 and India with 10,765.

Foreign-Born Population

2.04%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

780 people

1.76%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

671 people

As of 2023, 2.04% of Pontotoc County, OK residents (780 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pontotoc County, OK was 1.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
724 ± 145
Gulf War (2001-)
377 ± 111
Gulf War (1990s)
299 ± 91

Pontotoc County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pontotoc County, OK employs 17.6k people. The largest industries in Pontotoc County, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,109 people), Educational Services (2,032 people), and Public Administration (2,026 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,357), Wholesale Trade ($61,923), and Finance & Insurance ($60,000).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,245. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.6k

2023 Value

± 742

2.52%

1 Year growth

± 5.79%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Pontotoc County, OK grew at a rate of 2.52%, from 17.1k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pontotoc County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,105 people), Management Occupations (1,799 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,620 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pontotoc County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

17.6k

2023 Value

± 742

2.52%

1 Year growth

± 5.79%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Pontotoc County, OK grew at a rate of 2.52%, from 17.1k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pontotoc County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,109 people), Educational Services (2,032 people), and Public Administration (2,026 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

$48,103

Median earning men ± $1,990

$37,945

Median earning women ± $2,003

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,536), Information ($63,750), and Wholesale Trade ($62,276).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($55,781), Public Administration ($52,961), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,888).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

75
Other Services (except Public Administration)
71
Retail Trade
55
Finance and Insurance

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$222k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$105k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$68.3k
Manufacturing

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

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%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin 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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

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

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Took office following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin 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 Representative 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 2023, universities in Pontotoc County, OK awarded 1,058 degrees. The student population of Pontotoc County, OK in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,402 male students and 2,139 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pontotoc County, OK are White (578 and 55%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (151 and 14.4%), Asian (113 and 10.8%), and Two or More Races (73 and 6.95%).

The largest universities in Pontotoc County, OK by number of degrees awarded are East Central University (868 and 82%) and Pontotoc Technology Center (190 and 18%).

The most popular majors in Pontotoc County, OK are Registered Nursing (79 and 7.47%), General Health & Physical Education (74 and 6.99%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (69 and 6.52%).

The median tuition cost in Pontotoc County, OK for a public four year colleges is $6,300 for in-state students and $15,810 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Pontotoc County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 48.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,541 (39.6% men and 60.4% 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 2023 there were 3,541 students enrolled in Pontotoc County, OK, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,829 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Computer & Information Sciences
46 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
79 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
74 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pontotoc County, OK was General Computer & Information Sciences with 46 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
868 degrees awarded
Pontotoc Technology Center
190 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Central University with 868 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 421 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pontotoc County, OK, which is 0.661 times less than the 637 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 578 degrees mean that there were 3.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 151 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 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,732) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,696) 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 2022, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.779% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (965k), Some college (734k), and Bachelors Degree (494k).

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 $170,500 in 2023, which is 0.562 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $151,500 to $170,500, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Pontotoc County, OK is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Pontotoc County, OK have an average commute time of 18 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 $62,564. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pontotoc County, OK was Census Tract 895.98 with a value of $84,531, followed by Census Tract 890 and Census Tract 887, with respective values of $72,730 and $68,929.

In 2023, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.48%.

Housing

Property

$170,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,680

$9,949

Median Property Taxes

±$541

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

66.4%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.4% of the housing units in Pontotoc County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

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 890
Census Tract 887

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pontotoc County, OK was Census Tract 895.98 with a value of $84,531, followed by Census Tract 890 and Census Tract 887, with respective values of $72,730 and $68,929.

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.

$62,564

Median Household Income

± $4,420

15k

Number of Households

± 656

In 2023, the median household income of the 15k households in Pontotoc County, OK grew to $62,564 from the previous year's value of $59,457.

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.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2022, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.507% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2023

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Carpooled (6.47%)
Walked (4.32%)

In 2023, 84.2% of workers in Pontotoc County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.47%) and those who walked to work (4.32%).

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

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pontotoc County, OK have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% 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 2023, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.48%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pontotoc County, OK (4.64k out of 37k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

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 2023, 20.4% of the children was living in poverty in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.6%.

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.

Health

82.9% of the population of Pontotoc County, OK has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pontotoc County, OK see 1422 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year (1472 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1413 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 164 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,422 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pontotoc County, OK

Primary care physicians in Pontotoc County, OK see an average of 1,422 patients per year. This represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous year (1,472 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.1%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pontotoc County, OK declined by 3.62% from 17.7% to 17.1%.

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 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.3 in Pontotoc County, OK.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 40% in Pontotoc County, OK.

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