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 $73,096 with a poverty rate of 17.71%. The median age in Ponca City is 37 years: 36.8 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ponca City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,664 | 72.27% |
| Two or more races | 2,991 | 12.24% |
| Native American | 2,050 | 8.39% |
| Black or African American | 784 | 3.21% |
| Other race | 706 | 2.89% |
| Asian | 230 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.07% |
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 | 9,343 | 2.54 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 3,888 | 3.25 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Non Family | 3,605 | 1.27 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Female | 1,269 | 3.58 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 581 | 3.38 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,236 | 7.68% |
| Associates Degree | 1,982 | 12.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,147 | 13.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 922 | 5.73% |
| High School Graduate | 5,255 | 32.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 396 | 2.46% |
| Some College | 4,152 | 25.8% |
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 | 12,311 | 11,331 | 2,597 |
| 2+ Races | 1,370 | 1,190 | 163 |
| Native American | 1,178 | 1,011 | 178 |
| Hispanic | 1,035 | 733 | 88 |
| Black | 489 | 420 | 42 |
| Other Race | 449 | 260 | 49 |
| Asian | 94 | 70 | 25 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 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 26.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,202 | $73,243 | $43,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,429 | $107,386 | $64,750 |
| High School Graduate | $32,631 | $35,216 | $26,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,114 | $41,875 | $20,956 |
| Overall | $36,906 | $41,199 | $33,278 |
| Some College | $35,116 | $46,146 | $29,347 |
$36,906
Average Earnings
$41,199
Average Male
$33,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.83% of Ponca City residents speak only English, while 6.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,552 | 2,699 | 16.31% |
| Native | 1,986 | 651 | 32.78% |
| Multiple | 2,938 | 506 | 17.22% |
| Hispanic | 2,265 | 447 | 19.74% |
| Black | 767 | 212 | 27.64% |
| Other | 703 | 53 | 7.54% |
| Asian | 230 | 2 | 0.87% |
17.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.66%
Male Poverty Rate
18.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ponca City is Native, with 32.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ponca City is Asian, with 0.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.98% |
| Some College | 16.36% |
| High School | 15.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 47.88% |
| Female Employed | 8.16% |
| Male Employed | 7.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,708 | $87,378 |
| Households | $51,367 | $73,096 |
| Married Families | $79,009 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,617 | $45,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,943
Number of Veterans
1,797
Male Veterans
146
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 615 |
| Second Gulf War | 604 |
| First Gulf War | 262 |
| Korea | 162 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 542 |
| 35 to 54 | 434 |
| 65 to 74 | 383 |
| 18 to 34 | 311 |
| 55 to 64 | 273 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,649 | 11.87% |
| 2+ Races | 139 | 8.22% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 8.31% |
| Black | 71 | 12.03% |
| Native American | 46 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 22 | 14.67% |
| Other Race | 16 | 2.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
61.49%
Born in Ponca City
97.27%
Native Born
2.73%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
97.27% of Ponca City residents were born in the United States, with 61.49% having been born in Oklahoma. 1.65% 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% |