Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Pontotoc County, OK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below averageAmong the top 5 best educated counties in Oklahoma
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,234 | 4,028,385 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 52.7 | 57.6 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.01% | 0.48% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.1 | 38.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,134 | 1,561,116 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Pontotoc County grew by 5.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 38,234 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Pontotoc County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.6% of residents. That is about the same share as Oklahoma.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,642 22.6% on par
- Millennials 29–44 7,869 20.6% -0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,842 17.9% -0.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,675 17.5% +0.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Oklahoma, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.7% of the people living in Pontotoc County and men 48.3%.
- Women 51.7% Oklahoma 50.3%
- Men 48.3% Oklahoma 49.7%
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Economy
Pontotoc County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,534 | $65,606 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.68% | 3.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pontotoc County is about 3% lower than in Oklahoma.
Housing
| Metric | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $74,000 | $133,462 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $888 | $1,014 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.0% | 65.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Pontotoc County is about 6.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $888 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pontotoc County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 128 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.4 | 19.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.8 | 37.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 128 | 158 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,982 | $4,901 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,809 | 5,635 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 594 | 941 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cimarron County (4.8 min), Woods County (8.5 min), Harmon County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Cotton County (30.4 min), Logan County (28.5 min), Lincoln County (28.0 min).
The average commute time in Pontotoc County is 15 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Oklahoma.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pontotoc County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 24.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Payne County (0.3), Cleveland County (0.3), Oklahoma County (0.3).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.2), Okfuskee County (0.2), Greer County (0.2).
Health
Pontotoc County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 76.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.4% | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.9% | 22.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oklahoma:
Cleveland County (0.8), Canadian County (0.8), Woods County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adair County (0.7), McIntosh County (0.7), Choctaw County (0.7).
Pontotoc County, OK Compared With Nearby Counties
How Pontotoc County, OK compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontotoc County, OK | 38,234 | $63,534 #1/2 | $74,000 #2/2 | 15.4 min #1/2 |
| Seminole County, OK | 23,493 | $47,964 | $141,249 | 21.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
How big is Pontotoc County, Oklahoma by population?
About 38,234 people live in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, in 15,134 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 35.1, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Pontotoc County, Oklahoma urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma has 53 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 61% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Pontotoc County, Oklahoma an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.2 times the median household income ($74,000 against $63,534), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $888 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma?
Unemployment in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is only 3.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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