Ada city, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Ada city is a small city located in Oklahoma. The total population is 16,536. It ranks as the 31st most populous out of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ada city is 32.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ada city is $51,792. This is 19% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $169,300. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $185,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 45.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ada city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%.

Education

30.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ada city, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. For official data, visit data.census.gov.