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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pocola

Oklahoma · 3,994 residents · 30.307 sq mi
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Pocola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,566. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,994
+9%since 1990
from 3,681 in 1990
1990 – 2025
132 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+14%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pocola
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,566
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,623
+48%since 1990
from $9,848 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$417
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
78.8%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
21.2% rent
1.7
+5%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,292)
Black5%(185)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.2%(1,003)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,416)
Black3.3%(130)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(75)
Asian0.3%(10)
Diversity Score14.2%(565)
14
−48%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−23%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocola, Oklahoma?

Pocola, Oklahoma has about 3,994 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pocola, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pocola, Oklahoma earns about $33,566 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Pocola, Oklahoma?

About 8.0% 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 15.4% 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 313 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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