Atoka, OK Demographics

A map of Atoka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,618	1,872	55.9%	58.6%
Native American/Other	438	484	15.1%	15.1%
Multiracial	399	362	13.8%	11.3%
Black	243	252	8.4%	7.9%
Hispanic	196	187	6.8%	5.9%
Asian	0	38	0.0%	1.2%

Atoka, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 2,894, a decrease from the 3,195 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.9% White, 15.1% Native American/Other, 13.8% Multiracial, 8.4% Black, 6.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atoka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atoka has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Atoka, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atoka is ranked the 118th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Atoka was ranked the 103rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atoka's White Population

1,618 residents of Atoka, or 55.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atoka is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Atoka ranks 598th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atoka's White population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Atoka's population has decreased from 58.6% to 55.9%.

Atoka is less White than neighboring Tushka (59.6% White), Stringtown (63.1% White), Lehigh (71.7% White), Phillips (62.6% White), and Lane (75.6% White).

Atoka's Black Population

243 residents of Atoka, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atoka is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Atoka ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atoka's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Black residents' share of Atoka's population has increased from 7.9% to 8.4%.

Atoka is more Black than neighboring Tushka (2.3% Black), Stringtown (4.6% Black), Lehigh (0% Black), Phillips (0% Black), and Lane (0% Black).

Atoka's Asian Population

0 residents of Atoka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Atoka is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Atoka ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atoka's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Atoka's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Atoka is less Asian than neighboring Phillips (1.5% Asian).

Atoka's Hispanic Population

196 residents of Atoka, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atoka is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Atoka ranks 337th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atoka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Atoka's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.8%.

Atoka is more Hispanic than neighboring Stringtown (1% Hispanic), Lehigh (0% Hispanic), and Lane (4.3% Hispanic). Atoka is less Hispanic than neighboring Tushka (7.5% Hispanic), and Phillips (7.6% Hispanic).

Atoka's Native American/Other Population

438 residents of Atoka, or 15.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atoka is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Atoka ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atoka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atoka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.1%.

Atoka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tushka (7.7% Native American/Other), Stringtown (7.6% Native American/Other), Lehigh (2.7% Native American/Other), Phillips (7.6% Native American/Other), and Lane (5.2% Native American/Other).

Atoka's Multiracial Population

399 residents of Atoka, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atoka is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Atoka ranks 305th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atoka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Atoka's population has increased from 11.3% to 13.8%.

Atoka is less Multiracial than neighboring Tushka (22.9% Multiracial), Stringtown (23.7% Multiracial), Lehigh (25.6% Multiracial), Phillips (20.6% Multiracial), and Lane (14.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.