Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pontotoc County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 38,158. It is the 28th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pontotoc County is 37.5 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pontotoc County is $62,564. This is 2% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $170,500. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Pontotoc County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pontotoc County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.3%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

29.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 90.5%.