Pocola Town, Oklahoma
As of the census of 2000, there were 3994 people in the town, organized into 1508 households, and 1165 families residing in the town. The population density was 131.9 people per square mile (50.93/km˛), it is the 154th least populated town in terms of population density. There were 1598 housing units at an average density of 52.8 per square mile (20.39/km˛). The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.98. In the town Age distribution was 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 104.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 105.2 females. The median age is 36.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Pocola Town was 35.5 and 37.5 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 3449 White, 133 Black or African American, 206 American Indian, 10 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 177 from two or more races and 18 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $33566, making it the 127th highest town by median household income in Oklahoma. The median income for a family in the town was $37937, making it the 166th wealthiest town by median family income among the Oklahoma. The per capita income for the town was $14623, making its Oklahoma's 239th highest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $18848, Males had a median income of $24261 versus $14734 for females.
In 2000, 1085 pupils and students, of which 573 are male and 512 are female, 27.17% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 68 nursery or pri school, 53 kindergarten, 505 elementary school, 295 high school and 164 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3994 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3994 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4007 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4045 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4125 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4198 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4257 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4308 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4348 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4414 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4464 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 26 | 42 | 68 |
| Kindergarten | 45 | 8 | 53 |
| Elementary school | 277 | 228 | 505 |
| High school | 173 | 122 | 295 |
| College or graduate school | 52 | 112 | 164 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocola town, Oklahoma | $33566 | $37937 | $14623 |
| Le Flore County, Oklahoma | $27278 | $32603 | $13737 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |