Atoka County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Atoka County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 14,255. It is the 47th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Atoka County is 40.2 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Atoka County is $52,034. This is 18% 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 17.6%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $138,000. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Atoka County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Atoka County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower 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 83.6%.