County · Oklahoma
Atoka County, Oklahoma
Atoka County, Oklahoma. Atoka County had 14,609 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 7 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 40005.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,609
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,143 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,379
Median household income
$54,785
±$2,473 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$157,600
±$8,452 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$708
±$64 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Atoka County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,143 residents in Atoka County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,609 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,379 over 975 square miles of land.
| Measure | Atoka County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,379 | 4,028,634 | +556 |
| Households | 4,975±124 | 1,562,389 | −309 |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.06 | 2.50 | +0.25 |
| Housing units | 6,004±58 | 1,775,127 | −363 |
Atoka County's population since 2000
From 13,879 in 2000 to 14,609 in 2025: up 5.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Atoka County?
Atoka County holds 7 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Atoka with 2,975 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Atoka | 3,195 | $44,087 |
|---|---|---|
| Stringtown | 419 | $60,682 |
| Tushka | 413 | $31,250 |
| Lane | 300 | $51,250 |
| Caney, Atoka CountyGEOID 4011550 | 185 | $39,375 |
| WardvilleGEOID 4078350 | 53 | $83,494 |
| BentleyGEOID 4005450 | 42 | $51,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Atoka County?
The median resident of Atoka County is 40.6 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 15.3%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Atoka County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±0.9 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±0.3 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9%±0.3 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% | 12.7% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.8%±0.6 pts | 62.1% | −4.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 9.2%±1.2 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 15.3%±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±1.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±1.5 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.2%±1.9 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0%±1.9 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.9%±1.6 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Atoka County earn?
Half of Atoka County's 4,975 households earn less than $54,785 a year (±$2,473), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 the median was $48,386 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,399 after inflation. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Atoka County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,785±$2,473 | $65,039 | +$6,399 |
| Mean household income | $74,586±$4,575 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,352±$1,619 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3%±2.0 pts | 15.3% | −3.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±3.6 pts | 20.1% | −7.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±2.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.5%±2.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Atoka County?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Atoka County's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,600 by its owner (±$8,452). The median renter pays $708 a month including utilities, and 27.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Atoka County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,600±$8,452 | $199,800 | +$30,962 |
| Median gross rent | $708±$64 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.0%±7.4 pts | 37.5% | −12.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,350±$69 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4%±2.8 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,004±58 | 1,775,127 | −363 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3%±3.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.5%±2.1 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.1%±1.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.1%±1.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Atoka County building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units across Atoka County in 2025 (10 single-family), 1.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Atoka County get to work?
77.0% of Atoka County's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Atoka County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.0%±1.7 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±1.3 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±3.5 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±2.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min±1.3 | 22.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Atoka County's census tracts?
Atoka County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,699 (Tract 5877) to $69,250 (Tract 5876).
| Tract 587640005587600 | 2,084±136 | $69,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 587740005587700 | 3,946±237 | $50,699 |
| Tract 587840005587800 | 3,924±219 | $55,938 |
| Tract 587940005587900 | 4,425±213 | $54,761 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Atoka County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th of 77 |
| Median household income | 50th of 77 |
| Median home value | 33rd of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 66th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52nd of 77 |
| Median age | 29th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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