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Atoka County

Oklahoma · 14,143 residents · 975.453 sq mi
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Atoka County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,392. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,143
+2%since 2000
from 13,879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+7%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,392
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,752 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,575
+75%since 2000
from $12,919 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(10,464)
Black5.9%(814)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(196)
Asian0.2%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(2,905)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(9,303)
Black4%(565)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(548)
Asian0.3%(49)
Other22.5%(3,184)
Diversity Score59.7%(8,445)
Segregation Score12.5%(1,763)
Diversity Score
60
+185%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−57.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atoka County, Oklahoma?

Atoka County, Oklahoma has about 14,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atoka County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Atoka County, Oklahoma earns about $42,392 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atoka County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Atoka County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $105,200, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Atoka County, Oklahoma?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Atoka County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atoka County, Oklahoma?

About 19.0% of people in Atoka County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atoka County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Atoka County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,365 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 5879Census Tract 5877Census Tract 5878Census Tract 5876
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 74525ZIP 74533ZIP 74555ZIP 74569ZIP 74576ZIP 74540
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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