Pocola, OK Demographics

A map of Pocola's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,331	3,042	75.3%	71.5%
Multiracial	476	438	10.8%	10.3%
Native American/Other	351	463	7.9%	10.9%
Hispanic	193	174	4.4%	4.1%
Black	72	106	1.6%	2.5%
Asian	0	32	0.0%	0.8%

Pocola, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 4,423, an increase from the 4,255 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 10.8% Multiracial, 7.9% Native American/Other, 4.4% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pocola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pocola has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Pocola, that probability was 46.4% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pocola is ranked the 83rd 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). Pocola was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pocola's White Population

3,331 residents of Pocola, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pocola is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Pocola ranks 310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocola's White population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Pocola's population has increased from 71.5% to 75.3%.

Pocola is more White than neighboring Fort Coffee (40.8% White). Pocola is less White than neighboring Bonanza (80.2% White), Rock Island (77.9% White), Hackett (87.7% White), and Arkoma (81.2% White).

Pocola's Black Population

72 residents of Pocola, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pocola is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Pocola ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocola's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Black residents' share of Pocola's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.6%.

Pocola is more Black than neighboring Bonanza (0% Black), Rock Island (0% Black), Hackett (0% Black), and Arkoma (0% Black). Pocola is less Black than neighboring Fort Coffee (36% Black).

Pocola's Asian Population

0 residents of Pocola, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pocola is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Pocola ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocola's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pocola's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Pocola is less Asian than neighboring Bonanza (0.3% Asian), Hackett (0.4% Asian), and Fort Coffee (1.7% Asian).

Pocola's Hispanic Population

193 residents of Pocola, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pocola is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pocola ranks 490th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Pocola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Pocola is more Hispanic than neighboring Rock Island (3.2% Hispanic), Hackett (0.3% Hispanic), and Fort Coffee (1.4% Hispanic). Pocola is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonanza (10.1% Hispanic), and Arkoma (4.5% Hispanic).

Pocola's Native American/Other Population

351 residents of Pocola, or 7.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pocola is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pocola ranks 437th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocola's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pocola's population has decreased from 10.9% to 7.9%.

Pocola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonanza (5.5% Native American/Other), Hackett (1.5% Native American/Other), and Arkoma (6% Native American/Other). Pocola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Island (12.6% Native American/Other), and Fort Coffee (10.3% Native American/Other).

Pocola's Multiracial Population

476 residents of Pocola, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pocola is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Pocola ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pocola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Pocola's population has increased from 10.3% to 10.8%.

Pocola is more Multiracial than neighboring Bonanza (3.9% Multiracial), Rock Island (6.3% Multiracial), Hackett (10.2% Multiracial), Arkoma (8.2% Multiracial), and Fort Coffee (9.9% 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.