Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma is a county of the United States of Oklahoma. In 2000, the population was 35143. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 36999, making it the 28th most populous county in Oklahoma. It is spread over 725.45 square miles (1878.91 sq km), of which, 719.64 square miles (1863.86 sq km ) of it is land and 5.82 square miles (15.07 sq km) of it is water, it is the 50th largest in terms of geographical size.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Map of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

As of the census of 2000, there were 35143 people, 13978 households, and 9426 families living in the county. The population density was 48.8 people per square mile (18.84/kmē), giving it the 23rd most densely populated county among the Oklahoma. There were 15575 housing units at an average density of 21.6 per square mile (8.34/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.44 persons, and the average family size was 2.98 persons. In the county Age distribution was 24.7% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population of the county is 36999, The racial makeup of the county was 27679 White, 911 Black or African American, 6107 American Indian, 251 Asian, 8 Native Hawaiian, and 2043 from two or more races.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Pontotoc County Oklahoma School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Pontotoc County Oklahoma GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $26955, it is 21st poorest county by median household income in Oklahoma. The median income for a family in the county was $35400, making it the 42nd highest county by median family income in Oklahoma. The per capita income for the county was $14664, making it the 49th wealthiest county by per capita income among the Oklahoma.

In 2000, 10199 pupils and students, of which 49.94% are male and 50.06% are female, 29.02% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.12% nursery or pri school, 4.88% kindergarten, 41.5% elementary school, 19.5% high school and 28.99% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Allen TownHughes County, Pontotoc County0.910.9109511042.11092822632
2Ada CityPontotoc County15.7715.70.0715691999.31466622977
3Byng TownPontotoc County6.526.5201090167.11502833229
4Fitzhugh TownPontotoc County7.297.290204281239535208
5Francis TownPontotoc County0.590.590332567.11282625083
6Roff TownPontotoc County0.940.940.01734782.81215721576
7Stonewall TownPontotoc County0.320.3204651435.7974119135
YearPopulation
April 2000 census35143
April 2000 Estimate35143
July 2000 Estimate35164
July 2001 Estimate34928
July 2002 Estimate35029
July 2003 Estimate35164
July 2004 Estimate35254
July 2005 Estimate35461
July 2006 Estimate35762
July 2007 Estimate36512
July 2008 Estimate36999
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school211311522
Kindergarten314184498
Elementary school202522084233
High school98910001989
College or graduate school155414032957
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma$26955$35400$14664
Oklahoma, United States$33400$40709$17646
United States$41994$50046$21587