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 $61,759 with a poverty rate of 16.38%. The median age in Pocola is 42.5 years: 38.4 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pocola was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,280 | 75.25% |
| Two or more races | 506 | 11.61% |
| Native American | 435 | 9.98% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 1.38% |
| Other race | 40 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,796 | 2.39 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 915 | 2.99 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 618 | 1.24 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Female | 179 | 2.99 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Male | 84 | 2.99 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 300 | 10.03% |
| Associates Degree | 334 | 11.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 296 | 9.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 3.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,182 | 39.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 1.14% |
| Some College | 748 | 25% |
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 | 2,297 | 2,041 | 323 |
| 2+ Races | 336 | 302 | 29 |
| Native American | 214 | 180 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 84 | 0 |
| Black | 49 | 39 | 22 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 15 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 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 black people with a rate of 44.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,625 | $85,875 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,750 | $72,841 | $43,523 |
| High School Graduate | $30,505 | $36,047 | $28,946 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,266 | $49,375 | $41,316 |
| Overall | $39,107 | $45,481 | $32,415 |
| Some College | $34,762 | $47,750 | $24,766 |
$39,107
Average Earnings
$45,481
Average Male
$32,415
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.89% of Pocola residents speak only English, while 3.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,090 | 423 | 13.69% |
| Native | 429 | 124 | 28.9% |
| Multiple | 506 | 124 | 24.51% |
| Black | 60 | 22 | 36.67% |
16.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.45%
Male Poverty Rate
19.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pocola is Black, with 36.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pocola is White, with 13.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.13% |
| High School | 15.22% |
| Some College | 12.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.51% |
| Female Employed | 5.76% |
| Male Employed | 5.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,211 | $73,637 |
| Households | $48,333 | $61,759 |
| Married Families | $68,011 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,200 | $37,016 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
271
Number of Veterans
243
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 129 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 234 | 9.13% |
| Native American | 16 | 5.97% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 3.01% |
| Black | 9 | 15.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
22.32%
Born in Pocola
97.77%
Native Born
2.23%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
97.77% of Pocola residents were born in the United States, with 22.32% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.51% 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% |