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Pocola

Oklahoma · 4,255 residents · 30.307 sq mi
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Pocola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,255
+7%since 2000
from 3,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Pocola
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,998
+50%since 2000
from $14,623 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(3,042)
Black2.5%(106)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(174)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other16.1%(685)
Diversity Score50.2%(2,135)
Diversity Score
50
+255%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocola, Oklahoma?

Pocola, Oklahoma has about 4,255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocola, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Pocola, Oklahoma earns about $48,000 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 $86,600, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Pocola, Oklahoma?

About 11.5% 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 17.6% 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 574 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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