Pickett, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 897, Pickett's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pickett is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Pontotoc County. The total population is 897. It ranks as the 261st most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pickett is 32.7 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 34.2% of the population under 18, Pickett has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pickett is $101,500. This is 56% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 26% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 0.6%. This is 96% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pickett, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $168,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Pickett is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pickett is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pickett, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. 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. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.