Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
Pontotoc County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Oklahoma
. As of 2000, the population was 35,143. Its county seat
is Ada
.
, the county has a total area of 1,879 km² (725 mi²). 1,864 km² (720 mi²) of it is land and 15 km² (6 mi²) of it (0.80%) is water.
of 2000, there were 35,143 people, 13,978 households, and 9,421 families residing in the county. The population density
was 19/km² (49/mi²). There were 15,575 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (22/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 75.80% White
, 2.06% Black
or African American
, 15.51% Native American
, 0.46% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.79% from other races
, and 5.36% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 13,978 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.90% were married couples
living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 28.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 12.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,955, and the median income for a family was $35,400. Males had a median income of $26,785 versus $18,939 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,664. About 11.80% of families and 16.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.
:
U.S. state
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of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. As of 2000, the population was 35,143. Its county seat
County seat
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is Ada
Ada, Oklahoma
Ada is a city in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 16,008 at the 2000 census. As of 2009, the city population was estimated at 17,019....
.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 1,879 km² (725 mi²). 1,864 km² (720 mi²) of it is land and 15 km² (6 mi²) of it (0.80%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Seminole CountySeminole County, OklahomaSeminole County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 24,894 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Wewoka. Before Oklahoma's admission as a state, the county was the entire small portion of Indian Territory allocated to the Seminoles. Seminole County has been an...
(north) - Hughes CountyHughes County, OklahomaHughes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 14,154. Its county seat is Holdenville.-Geography:...
(northeast) - Coal CountyCoal County, OklahomaCoal County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population is 6,031. Its county seat is Coalgate.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and is water....
(southeast) - Johnston CountyJohnston County, OklahomaJohnston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 10,513. Its county seat is Tishomingo.-Geography:...
(south) - Murray CountyMurray County, OklahomaMurray County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 12,623. Its county seat is Sulphur.-Geography:...
(southwest) - Garvin CountyGarvin County, OklahomaGarvin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 27,210. Its county seat is Pauls Valley.-History:...
(west) - McClain CountyMcClain County, OklahomaMcClain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 27,740 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Purcell. McClain County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is in the top 3 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma with a growth rate of...
& Pottawatomie CountyPottawatomie County, OklahomaPottawatomie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 65,521 as of the 2000 census. Its county seat is Shawnee...
(northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 35,143 people, 13,978 households, and 9,421 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 19/km² (49/mi²). There were 15,575 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (22/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 75.80% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.06% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 15.51% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.46% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.79% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 5.36% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 13,978 households out of which 30.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 28.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.70% under the age of 18, 12.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,955, and the median income for a family was $35,400. Males had a median income of $26,785 versus $18,939 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,664. About 11.80% of families and 16.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 11.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Fitzhugh, Oklahoma Fitzhugh is a town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 204 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Fitzhugh is located at .... Francis, Oklahoma Francis is a town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 332 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Francis is located at... |
Roff, Oklahoma Roff is a town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 734 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Roff is located at... Stonewall, Oklahoma Stonewall is a town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 465 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Stonewall is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 465... |
NRHP sites
The following sites in Pontotoc County are listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
:
- Ada Public LibraryAda Public LibraryThe Ada Arts and Heritage Center is a Colonial Revival styled building located at 400 South Rennie Street in Ada, Oklahoma. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building was built in 1939 as the original site of the Ada Public Library...
, Ada - Bebee Field Round House, Ada
- East Central State Normal School, Ada
- Mijo Camp Industrial District, Ada
- Pontotoc County CourthousePontotoc County CourthouseThe Pontotoc County Courthouse is a Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals architectural style building located at the corner of 13th Street and Broadway Avenue in Ada, Oklahoma. The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places....
, Ada - Roff Armory, Roff
- Sugg ClinicSugg ClinicThe Sugg Clinic is considered an outstanding example of the Streamline Moderne architectural style. The building, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is located at 100 E 13th Street in Ada, Oklahoma. Opened in 1947, it was called "one of the best equipped clinics in the...
, Ada - Wintersmith Park Historic DistrictWintersmith Park Historic DistrictThe Wintersmith Park Historic District, known locally as simply Wintersmith Park, is a historic district located at 18th Street and Scenic Drive in Ada, Oklahoma. The park includes a lake, a lodge, bridges, trails, courts and a public amphitheater...
, Ada