Atoka County, Oklahoma Income Statistics
Atoka County Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Atoka County Well below averageAmong the 5 least wealthy counties in Oklahoma
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Atoka County | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,711 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $43,806 | $51,752 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.6% | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 5.7% | 9.2% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.1% | 7.2% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Atoka County is about 15% lower than in Oklahoma. Income has been growing faster in Atoka County (5.6%/yr) than in Oklahoma (3.9%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Atoka County earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Oklahoma average of 9%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Atoka County, Oklahoma grew by 79.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $55,711 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.6% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Atoka County
| Metric | Atoka County | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.602 | 0.553 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $49,935 | $60,162 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $43,382 | $46,815 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 13.1% | 22.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Atoka County, it is 0.602, higher than Oklahoma's 0.553, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 15% more than women's income in Atoka County, Oklahoma. Over a 35-year career, a 15% wage gap accumulates to roughly $229,355 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Atoka County, Oklahoma has narrowed from about 26% to 13% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 36% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,648 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Atoka County | Oklahoma Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 8.3% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 21 | 18 | 22 |
Approximately 257 people are unemployed in Atoka County, Oklahoma.
The average commute time in Atoka County is 21 minutes, longer than the 18 minutes in Oklahoma.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Atoka County, Oklahoma has fallen from 8.3% to 4.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.1% in 2014 and fell as low as 4.3% in 2020.
Atoka County, OK Wealth Compared With Nearby Counties
Atoka County, OK is typical in size for this group, 14,377 residents against a local median of 14,297, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Atoka County, OK's income growth, at 5.6%/yr, runs 35% above the 4.1%/yr typical of the counties around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 1.7%/yr on income growth, so Atoka County, OK sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Atoka County, OK has the highest income growth of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atoka County, OK | 14,377 | $55,711 #2/6 | 5.6%/yr #1/6 | 4.6% #2/6 | 0.602 #6/6 |
| Coal County, OK | 5,319 | $50,445 | 3.2%/yr | 7.5% | 0.544 |
| Bryan County, OK | 48,252 | $57,824 | 4.8%/yr | 4.6% | 0.534 |
| Choctaw County, OK | 14,297 | $44,101 | 4.6%/yr | 4.8% | 0.556 |
| Pittsburg County, OK | 43,560 | $55,701 | 3.1%/yr | 5.7% | 0.549 |
| Johnston County, OK | 10,278 | $53,152 | 4.1%/yr | 4.5% | 0.555 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Atoka County, Oklahoma has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Oklahoma, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Atoka County, Oklahoma.
How Wealthy Is Atoka County, Oklahoma?
Atoka County has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $55,711, about 15% lower than the Oklahoma average of $65,606.
How has median household income changed in Atoka County, Oklahoma?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Atoka County, Oklahoma rose 79%, from $31,090 to $55,711. Over the same years, income here outpaced Oklahoma as a whole: +79% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Atoka County in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Atoka County, Oklahoma was $52,219, up 6% from $49,267 in 2022. The Oklahoma median that year was $63,960.
What was the median household income in Atoka County in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Atoka County, Oklahoma was $43,040. By 2024 it had risen 29% to $55,711.
What is the Gini coefficient in Atoka County, Oklahoma?
The Gini coefficient in Atoka County is 0.602. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Atoka County, Oklahoma?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Atoka County, Oklahoma has narrowed from about 26% to 13% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 36% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $2,648 since 2009.
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