Ponca City City, Oklahoma
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 25919 people, 10636 households, and 7025 families living in the city. The population density was 1431 people per square mile (552.51/kmē), it is 70th most densely populated city in Oklahoma. There were 11871 housing units at an average density of 655.5 per square mile (253.09/kmē). The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95. In the city Population was distributed with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males. The median age was 38.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Ponca City City was 36.1 and 39.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 84.18% White, 2.99% Black or African American, 6.27% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 3.75% from two or more races and 2.08% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31406, it is 171st wealthiest city by median household income in Oklahoma. The median income for a family in the city was $39846, making its Oklahoma's 127th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17732, it is the 85th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The median income was $18644, The median income for males was $25036, compared to $13601 for females.
In 2000, 6230 pupils and students, of which 2958 are male and 3272 are female, 24.04% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 484 nursery or pri school, 419 kindergarten, 3102 elementary school, 1421 high school and 804 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 25919 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 25953 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 25879 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 25639 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 25681 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 25440 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 25151 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 24842 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 24600 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 24579 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 24507 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 238 | 246 | 484 |
| Kindergarten | 243 | 176 | 419 |
| Elementary school | 1563 | 1539 | 3102 |
| High school | 633 | 788 | 1421 |
| College or graduate school | 281 | 523 | 804 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca City city, Oklahoma | $31406 | $39846 | $17732 |
| Kay County, Oklahoma | $30762 | $38144 | $16643 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |