Pond Creek, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 855, Pond Creek'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

Pond Creek is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Grant County. The total population is 855. It ranks as the 267th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pond Creek is 32.2 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 34.4% of the population under 18, Pond Creek has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pond Creek is $55,804. This is 14% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $153,300. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pond Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pond Creek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pond Creek, 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.