Pontotoc County, OK

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2021 Population

38,102

0.737% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

0.556% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.3%

4.91% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,862

8.09% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$137,000

1.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

17,320

2.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pontotoc County, OK had a population of 38.1k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $55,862. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pontotoc County, OK declined from 38,385 to 38,102, a −0.737% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,682 to $55,862, a 8.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pontotoc County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.6%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (16.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), and White (Hispanic) (2.43%).

None of the households in Pontotoc County, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Pontotoc County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pontotoc County, OK are East Central University (847 degrees awarded in 2021) and Pontotoc Technology Center (214 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Pontotoc County, OK was $137,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

Most people in Pontotoc County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Pontotoc County, OK was 2 cars per household.

Pontotoc County, OK borders Coal County, OK, Garvin County, OK, Hughes County, OK, Johnston County, OK, McClain County, OK, Murray County, OK, Pottawatomie County, OK, and Seminole County, OK.

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Population & Diversity

Pontotoc County, OK is home to a population of 38.1k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.02% of Pontotoc County, OK residents were born outside of the country (769 people).

In 2021, there were 3.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.2k people) in Pontotoc County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.2k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 4.08k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Pontotoc County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pontotoc County, OK was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pontotoc County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pontotoc County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.2k ± 49
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
6.2k ± 382
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.08k ± 415

5.8%

Hispanic Population

2.21k people

5.8% of the people in Pontotoc County, OK are hispanic (2.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pontotoc County, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,637 ± 7,689 people
Vietnam
11,889 ± 2,673 people
India
11,630 ± 2,644 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 100,637 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 11,889 and India with 11,630.

Foreign-Born Population

2.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

769 people

1.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

724 people

As of 2021, 2.02% of Pontotoc County, OK residents (769 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pontotoc County, OK was 1.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pontotoc County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
782 ± 142
Gulf War (1990s)
357 ± 110
Gulf War (2001-)
347 ± 84

Pontotoc County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pontotoc County, OK employs 17.3k people. The largest industries in Pontotoc County, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,165 people), Educational Services (2,034 people), and Public Administration (1,868 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,519), Information ($56,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,500).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,988. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

17.3k

2021 Value

± 724

2.05%

1 Year growth

± 5.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pontotoc County, OK grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 17k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pontotoc County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,121 people), Management Occupations (1,677 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,480 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pontotoc County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.3k

2021 Value

± 724

2.05%

1 Year growth

± 5.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pontotoc County, OK grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 17k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pontotoc County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,165 people), Educational Services (2,034 people), and Public Administration (1,868 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pontotoc County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Pontotoc County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,462

Median earning men ± $1,150

$34,051

Median earning women ± $2,379

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($63,393), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,846), and Public Administration ($55,822).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,539), Wholesale Trade ($38,333), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,785).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

398
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
290
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
202
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$244k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$167k
Manufacturing
$79.8k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pontotoc County, OK went to Donald J. Trump with 70.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.7%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (70.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.7%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pontotoc County, OK for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Pontotoc County, OK awarded 1,061 degrees. The student population of Pontotoc County, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,467 male students and 2,165 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pontotoc County, OK are White (599 and 64.6%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (133 and 14.3%), Two or More Races (104 and 11.2%), and Unknown (34 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Pontotoc County, OK by number of degrees awarded are East Central University (847 and 79.8%) and Pontotoc Technology Center (214 and 20.2%).

The most popular majors in Pontotoc County, OK are General Business Administration & Management (75 and 7.07%), Registered Nursing (67 and 6.31%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (64 and 6.03%).

The median tuition cost in Pontotoc County, OK for a public four year colleges is $5,791 for in-state students and $15,151 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Pontotoc County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 67.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,632 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,632 students enrolled in Pontotoc County, OK, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,932 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
54 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pontotoc County, OK was General Business Administration & Management with 57 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pontotoc County, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

East Central University
847 degrees awarded
Pontotoc Technology Center
214 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Central University with 847 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 441 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pontotoc County, OK, which is 0.711 times less than the 620 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 599 degrees mean that there were 4.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 133 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,791) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,404) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Measure

In 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pontotoc County, OK was $137,000 in 2021, which is 0.559 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $134,700 to $137,000, a 1.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Pontotoc County, OK is 65.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pontotoc County, OK have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pontotoc County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pontotoc County, OK is $55,862. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pontotoc County, OK was Census Tract 895.98 with a value of $71,573, followed by Census Tract 887 and Census Tract 886, with respective values of $62,862 and $60,893.

In 2022, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.67%.

Housing

Property

$137,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,376

$9,500

Median Property Taxes

±$509

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pontotoc County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pontotoc County, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.1%

Homeownership

2021

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.1% of the housing units in Pontotoc County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pontotoc County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 895.98
Census Tract 887
Census Tract 886

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pontotoc County, OK was Census Tract 895.98 with a value of $71,573, followed by Census Tract 887 and Census Tract 886, with respective values of $62,862 and $60,893.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pontotoc County, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,862

Median Household Income

± $4,035

14.6k

Number of Households

± 641

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.6k households in Pontotoc County, OK grew to $55,862 from the previous year's value of $51,682.

The following chart displays the households in Pontotoc County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pontotoc County, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (8.56%)
Walked (3.66%)

In 2021, 83.7% of workers in Pontotoc County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.56%) and those who walked to work (3.66%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pontotoc County, OK have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Pontotoc County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pontotoc County, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pontotoc County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pontotoc County, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.67%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pontotoc County, OK (5.27k out of 36.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pontotoc County, OK is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.7% of the children was living in poverty in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 317 in Pontotoc County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 231 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

82.8% of the population of Pontotoc County, OK has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pontotoc County, OK see 1472 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.79% decrease from the previous year (1530 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1422 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 171 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,472 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pontotoc County, OK

Primary care physicians in Pontotoc County, OK see an average of 1,472 patients per year. This represents a 3.79% decrease from the previous year (1,530 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pontotoc County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.2%

Uninsured

42.1%

Employer Coverage

14.1%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pontotoc County, OK declined by 0.842% from 17.4% to 17.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pontotoc County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.3 in Pontotoc County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pontotoc County, OK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Pontotoc County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pontotoc County, OK.

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