Ponca City is a city located in Kay County Oklahoma. Ponca City has a 2024 population of 24,285. Ponca City is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,367 in 2020.
The average household income in Ponca City is $76,722 with a poverty rate of 16.7%. The median age in Ponca City is 37.2 years: 36.3 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ponca City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,197 | 70.55% |
| Two or more races | 3,123 | 12.81% |
| Native American | 2,012 | 8.25% |
| Other race | 976 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 847 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,317 | 2.54 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 3,871 | 3.26 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 3,583 | 1.26 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Female | 1,253 | 3.66 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 610 | 3.25 | 51 | 49 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,091 | 6.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,949 | 12.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,221 | 13.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 973 | 6.09% |
| High School Graduate | 5,360 | 33.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 348 | 2.18% |
| Some College | 4,048 | 25.32% |
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 | 12,170 | 11,386 | 2,622 |
| 2+ Races | 1,298 | 1,115 | 193 |
| Native American | 1,196 | 1,003 | 187 |
| Hispanic | 1,109 | 810 | 142 |
| Other Race | 521 | 318 | 59 |
| Black | 476 | 446 | 57 |
| Asian | 82 | 58 | 24 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,393 | $70,750 | $41,473 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,324 | $98,611 | $62,237 |
| High School Graduate | $35,267 | $36,732 | $26,722 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,134 | $39,028 | $23,958 |
| Overall | $38,822 | $44,726 | $34,549 |
| Some College | $37,307 | $49,324 | $31,667 |
$38,822
Average Earnings
$44,726
Average Male
$34,549
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.71% of Ponca City residents speak only English, while 7.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,162 | 2,404 | 14.87% |
| Multiple | 3,077 | 523 | 17% |
| Native | 1,961 | 509 | 25.96% |
| Hispanic | 2,374 | 488 | 20.56% |
| Black | 844 | 264 | 31.28% |
| Other | 961 | 219 | 22.79% |
| Asian | 199 | 6 | 3.02% |
| Islander | 23 | 3 | 13.04% |
16.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.64%
Male Poverty Rate
17.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ponca City is Black, with 31.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ponca City is Asian, with 3.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.38% |
| High School | 17.61% |
| Some College | 14.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.86% |
| Female Employed | 9.12% |
| Male Employed | 6.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,149 | $94,352 |
| Households | $55,270 | $76,722 |
| Married Families | $88,475 | $113,757 |
| Non Families | $34,395 | $45,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,864
Number of Veterans
1,710
Male Veterans
154
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 659 |
| Vietnam | 603 |
| First Gulf War | 235 |
| Korea | 135 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 519 |
| 35 to 54 | 468 |
| 65 to 74 | 411 |
| 18 to 34 | 293 |
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,588 | 11.57% |
| 2+ Races | 119 | 7.19% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 8.57% |
| Black | 61 | 9.84% |
| Native American | 48 | 3.33% |
| Other Race | 24 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 18 | 15.93% |
| Islander | 6 | 26.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
62.72%
Born in Ponca City
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
1.84%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
96.92% of Ponca City residents were born in the United States, with 62.72% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.84% 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 | 24,184 | -20 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 24,204 | -20 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 24,224 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 24,245 | -20 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 24,265 | -20 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 24,285 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 24,306 | -83 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 24,389 | -24 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 24,413 | 46 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 24,367 | 648 | 2.73% |
| 2019 | 23,719 | -225 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 23,944 | -197 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 24,141 | -297 | -1.22% |
| 2016 | 24,438 | -189 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 24,627 | -73 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 24,700 | -62 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 24,762 | -104 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 24,866 | -106 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 24,972 | -337 | -1.33% |
| 2010 | 25,309 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,919 | -440 | -1.67% |
| 1990 | 26,359 | 121 | 0.46% |
| 1980 | 26,238 | 298 | 1.15% |
| 1970 | 25,940 | 1,529 | 6.26% |
| 1960 | 24,411 | 4,231 | 20.97% |
| 1950 | 20,180 | 3,386 | 20.16% |
| 1940 | 16,794 | 658 | 4.08% |
| 1930 | 16,136 | 9,085 | 128.85% |
| 1920 | 7,051 | 4,530 | 179.69% |
| 1910 | 2,521 | -7 | -0.28% |
| 1900 | 2,528 | -21,656 | -89.55% |