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Atoka

Oklahoma · 3,107 residents · 8.226 sq mi
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Atoka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,962. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $60,000. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,107
+4%since 2000
from 2,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
378 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−8%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,962
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,361 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,632
+55%since 2000
from $12,017 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing7.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(2,163)
Black11.5%(344)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(27)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(960)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(2,048)
Black8.1%(251)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(122)
Asian1.3%(39)
Other12.3%(382)
Diversity Score56.6%(1,759)
Diversity Score
57
+76%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−5%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atoka, Oklahoma?

Atoka, Oklahoma has about 3,107 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atoka, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Atoka, Oklahoma earns about $24,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atoka, Oklahoma expensive?

In Atoka, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Atoka, Oklahoma?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Atoka, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atoka, Oklahoma?

About 37.3% of people in Atoka, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atoka, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Atoka, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 191 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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