Pontotoc County Demographics

A map of Pontotoc County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	23,979	22,703	62.7%	59.6%
Native American/Other	6,944	6,953	18.2%	18.3%
Multiracial	3,445	4,968	9.0%	13.1%
Hispanic	2,503	2,208	6.5%	5.8%
Black	948	861	2.5%	2.3%
Asian	416	372	1.1%	1.0%

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 38,235, a less than 1% change from the 38,065 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 18.2% Native American/Other, 9.0% Multiracial, 6.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, and 1.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pontotoc County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pontotoc has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Pontotoc County, that probability was 59.0% in 2020 and 56.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pontotoc County is ranked the 28th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Pontotoc County was ranked the 28th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Pontotoc County's White Population

23,979 residents of Pontotoc County, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pontotoc County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Pontotoc County ranks 62nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pontotoc County's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Pontotoc County's population has increased from 59.6% to 62.7%.

Pontotoc County is more White than neighboring Seminole County (62.4% White), and Hughes County (60% White). Pontotoc County is less White than neighboring Coal County (64.2% White), Johnston County (66.7% White), and Murray County (69% White).

Pontotoc County's Black Population

948 residents of Pontotoc County, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pontotoc County is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Pontotoc County ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pontotoc County's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Pontotoc County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Pontotoc County is more Black than neighboring Coal County (0.4% Black), Johnston County (2.3% Black), and Murray County (1.1% Black). Pontotoc County is less Black than neighboring Seminole County (3.6% Black), and Hughes County (5.2% Black).

Pontotoc County's Asian Population

416 residents of Pontotoc County, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pontotoc County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Pontotoc County ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pontotoc County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Asian residents' share of Pontotoc County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Pontotoc County is more Asian than neighboring Coal County (0.5% Asian), Johnston County (0.1% Asian), Seminole County (0.4% Asian), Murray County (0% Asian), and Hughes County (0.4% Asian).

Pontotoc County's Hispanic Population

2,503 residents of Pontotoc County, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pontotoc County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Pontotoc County ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pontotoc County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Pontotoc County's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.5%.

Pontotoc County is more Hispanic than neighboring Coal County (4.6% Hispanic), Johnston County (6.1% Hispanic), Seminole County (5.7% Hispanic), and Hughes County (6.3% Hispanic). Pontotoc County is less Hispanic than neighboring Murray County (7.2% Hispanic).

Pontotoc County's Native American/Other Population

6,944 residents of Pontotoc County, or 18.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pontotoc County is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Pontotoc County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pontotoc County's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Pontotoc County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 18.2%.

Pontotoc County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coal County (9.6% Native American/Other), Johnston County (12.8% Native American/Other), and Murray County (12.6% Native American/Other). Pontotoc County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seminole County (18.4% Native American/Other), and Hughes County (21.1% Native American/Other).

Pontotoc County's Multiracial Population

3,445 residents of Pontotoc County, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pontotoc County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Pontotoc County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Pontotoc County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Pontotoc County's population has decreased from 13.1% to 9.0%.

Pontotoc County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hughes County (7% Multiracial). Pontotoc County is less Multiracial than neighboring Coal County (20.7% Multiracial), Johnston County (12% Multiracial), Seminole County (9.5% Multiracial), and Murray County (10% 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.