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Pocola

Oklahoma · 4,660 residents (2025 est.) · 30.307 sq mi
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Pocola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,423
+11%since 2000
from 3,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+6%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,660 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pocola
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,545
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,566 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,559
+75%since 2000
from $14,623 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−3%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+73%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,416)
Black3.3%(130)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(75)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(3,331)
Black1.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(193)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.7%(827)
Diversity Score49.5%(2,188)
Diversity Score
49
+250%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocola, Oklahoma?

Pocola, Oklahoma has about 4,423 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocola, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pocola, Oklahoma earns about $50,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocola, Oklahoma expensive?

In Pocola, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $151,100, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Pocola, Oklahoma?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pocola, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocola, Oklahoma?

About 17.4% of people in Pocola, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pocola, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Pocola, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 742 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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