County · Oklahoma
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Pontotoc County had 38,528 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 11 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 40123.
Pontotoc County is the county of the Ada, OK micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,528
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,065 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,235
Median household income
$63,017
±$3,403 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$175,400
±$7,573 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$889
±$31 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Pontotoc County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 38,065 residents in Pontotoc County. The Census Bureau estimates 38,528 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 38,235 over 720 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,235 | 4,028,634 | −120 |
| Households | 15,134±200 | 1,562,389 | +856 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.03 | 2.50 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 17,531±64 | 1,775,127 | +650 |
Pontotoc County's population since 2000
From 35,143 in 2000 to 38,528 in 2025: up 9.6%. 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 Pontotoc County?
Pontotoc County holds 11 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Ada with 16,660 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ada | 16,481 | $53,507 |
|---|---|---|
| Latta | 1,465 | $76,406 |
| Byng | 1,393 | $75,625 |
| PickettGEOID 4058650 | 774 | $101,500 |
| Allen | 805 | $41,696 |
| Roff | 632 | $57,500 |
| Stonewall | 414 | $56,250 |
| Francis | 244 | $65,000 |
| Fitzhugh | 183 | $55,156 |
| VanossGEOID 4076850 | 146 | $35,500 |
| FittstownGEOID 4026200 | 78 | $28,906 |
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 Pontotoc County?
The median resident of Pontotoc County is 37.7 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.7%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 18.1%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7±0.5 | 37.0 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0%±0.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5% | 12.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.7%±0.2 pts | 62.1% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 2.4% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 18.1%±0.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.0%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8%±0.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±0.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3%±1.0 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.3%±1.5 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±1.0 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.3%±1.7 pts | 28.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±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 Pontotoc County earn?
Half of Pontotoc County's 15,134 households earn less than $63,017 a year (±$3,403), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $62,017 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,017±$3,403 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,010±$2,976 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,480±$1,231 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6%±1.3 pts | 15.3% | −2.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.7%±2.7 pts | 20.1% | −6.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4%±1.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±1.5 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 Pontotoc County?
Owners occupy 66.0% of Pontotoc County's occupied homes and renters 34.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $175,400 by its owner (±$7,573). The median renter pays $889 a month including utilities, and 29.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $175,400±$7,573 | $199,800 | +$16,271 |
| Median gross rent | $889±$31 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.2%±4.2 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,352±$48 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.0%±1.7 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,531±64 | 1,775,127 | +650 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.8%±2.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.1%±1.4 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.9%±1.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6%±1.1 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 Pontotoc County building?
Builders took permits for 27 new housing units across Pontotoc County in 2025 (15 single-family), 0.7 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 Pontotoc County get to work?
82.9% of Pontotoc County's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3%±1.2 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±0.8 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.9%±1.6 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±1.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.9%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 9.4% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min±0.7 | 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 Pontotoc County's census tracts?
Pontotoc County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,974 (Tract 891) to $80,049 (Tract 895.98).
| Tract 88640123088600 | 4,849±277 | $67,746 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 88740123088700 | 2,530±258 | $70,984 |
| Tract 888.0140123088801 | 4,712±447 | $71,955 |
| Tract 888.0240123088802 | 3,021±264 | $60,408 |
| Tract 88940123088900 | 3,515±258 | $52,567 |
| Tract 89040123089000 | 5,060±522 | $76,415 |
| Tract 89140123089100 | 1,757±223 | $29,974 |
| Tract 89240123089200 | 1,434±182 | $46,429 |
| Tract 89340123089300 | 4,158±368 | $61,806 |
| Tract 895.9840123089598 | 5,198±373 | $80,049 |
| Tract 89640123089600 | 2,001±187 | $63,641 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pontotoc County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 40th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 22nd of 77 |
| Median household income | 21st of 77 |
| Median home value | 16th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 68th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 77 |
| Median age | 61st 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pontotoc County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.