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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ponca City

Oklahoma · 25,919 residents · 18.377 sq mi
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Ponca City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,406. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $58,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,919
−2%since 1990
from 26,359 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,410 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,434 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,406
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,405 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,732
+29%since 1990
from $13,776 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.0%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$447
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
31.9% rent
1.9
+1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(23,868)
Black2.9%(772)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(564)
Asian0.5%(133)
Diversity Score26.2%(6,897)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(21,374)
Black3%(767)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,149)
Asian0.7%(175)
Diversity Score20.8%(5,403)
21
−20%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 11.4 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 Ponca City, Oklahoma?

Ponca City, Oklahoma has about 25,919 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ponca City, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Ponca City, Oklahoma earns about $31,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ponca City, Oklahoma expensive?

In Ponca City, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Ponca City, Oklahoma?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ponca City, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ponca City, Oklahoma?

About 16.0% of people in Ponca City, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ponca City, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Ponca City, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 440 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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