Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pontotoc County
- State
- Oklahoma
- FIPS Code
- 40123
- State FIPS
- 40
- County FIPS
- 123
Geography
- Land Area
- 720.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 725.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.721421
- Longitude
- -96.691804
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 37,715
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,259
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,469 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,243 | 5.9% |
| White | 24,019 | 63.7% |
| Black | 902 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 268 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,909 | 18.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 288 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,046 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,212 | 4.3% |
| White | 19,539 | 69.1% |
| Black | 795 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 221 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,509 | 23.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 81 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 38,235
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,927
- Poverty Rate
- 12.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,659
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 24,372 | 63.7% |
| Black | 960 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 416 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,954
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,614 | 33.1% |
| Republican | 10,007 | 50.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,150 | 15.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,138 | 45.8% |
| Female | 10,696 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,630 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 628 | 3.1% |
| Black | 142 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,738
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,761 | 55.4% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 33.8% |
| Black | 57 | 40.1% |
| Asian | 65 | 39.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,960 | 54.3% |
| Female | 5,734 | 53.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,147 (28.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,646 (30.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 17,531
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $169,233
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $914
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.