Pocola is a town located in Le Flore County Oklahoma. Pocola has a 2024 population of 4,612. Pocola is currently growing at a rate of 1.88% annually and its population has increased by 7.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,272 in 2020.
The average household income in Pocola is $57,474 with a poverty rate of 16.39%. The median age in Pocola is 40 years: 37.5 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pocola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,214 | 74.8% |
| Native American | 518 | 12.05% |
| Two or more races | 431 | 10.03% |
| Other race | 54 | 1.26% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 1.21% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,707 | 2.47 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 814 | 2.97 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 567 | 1.23 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Female | 265 | 3.49 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 61 | 2.95 | 41 | 59 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 291 | 9.99% |
| Associates Degree | 292 | 10.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 263 | 9.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 3.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,154 | 39.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 752 | 25.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,225 | 1,944 | 291 |
| 2+ Races | 295 | 263 | 22 |
| Native American | 268 | 238 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 72 | 0 |
| Black | 46 | 34 | 14 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 10 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,279 | $80,125 | $50,882 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,938 | $0 | $41,458 |
| High School Graduate | $29,821 | $34,706 | $28,443 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,250 | $47,031 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,179 | $38,219 | $29,267 |
| Some College | $31,447 | $37,833 | $23,913 |
$34,179
Average Earnings
$38,219
Average Male
$29,267
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.68% of Pocola residents speak only English, while 3.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,030 | 447 | 14.75% |
| Native | 512 | 110 | 21.48% |
| Multiple | 431 | 105 | 24.36% |
| Black | 52 | 21 | 40.38% |
16.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.29%
Male Poverty Rate
19.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pocola is Black, with 40.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pocola is White, with 14.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.95% |
| Some College | 12.3% |
| High School | 11.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.03% |
| Female Employed | 6.44% |
| Male Employed | 3.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,446 | $66,414 |
| Households | $45,417 | $57,474 |
| Married Families | $64,753 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,430 | $35,354 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
276
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 156 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| First Gulf War | 37 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 10.22% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.13% |
| Native American | 8 | 2.59% |
| Black | 1 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
26.25%
Born in Pocola
98%
Native Born
2%
Foreign Born
1.33%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
98% of Pocola residents were born in the United States, with 26.25% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,037 | 85 | 1.72% |
| 2028 | 4,952 | 85 | 1.75% |
| 2027 | 4,867 | 85 | 1.78% |
| 2026 | 4,782 | 85 | 1.81% |
| 2025 | 4,697 | 85 | 1.84% |
| 2024 | 4,612 | 85 | 1.88% |
| 2023 | 4,527 | 104 | 2.35% |
| 2022 | 4,423 | 85 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 4,338 | 66 | 1.54% |
| 2020 | 4,272 | 155 | 3.76% |
| 2019 | 4,117 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 4,106 | 31 | 0.76% |
| 2017 | 4,075 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,074 | 23 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 4,051 | -6 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 4,057 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 4,055 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 4,053 | -8 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 4,061 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 4,058 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,994 | 330 | 9.01% |
| 1990 | 3,664 | 396 | 12.12% |
| 1980 | 3,268 | -1,769 | -35.12% |