Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,235 | — | #1,242 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,017 | -16.1% | #1,795 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,646 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,400 | -37.8% | #1,699 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $889 | -23.6% | #1,498 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | -0.2% | #1,413 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pontotoc County has a population of 38,235, making it the #1,242 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Pontotoc County is $63,017, ranking #1,795 out of 3,222 counties — 16.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.6% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Pontotoc County is $175,400 (-37.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $889/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.0%.
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83.7% of residents in Pontotoc County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.7% below the national rate.
About Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma has a total population of 38,235, making it the 1,242nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pontotoc County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pontotoc County is $63,017, which ranks #1,795 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Pontotoc County is $175,400, 37.8% below the national median. Renters in Pontotoc County pay a median gross rent of $889 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pontotoc County, 30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.0 min.
Pontotoc County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.7% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (18.1%) and Two or More Races (9.0%).
All data for Pontotoc County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.