Pocola, OK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Pocola, Oklahoma Summary
Life in Pocola research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Pocola over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pocola:
The population in Pocola is 4,264.
The median home value in Pocola is $96,100.
The median income in Pocola is $41,696.
The median rent in Pocola is $678.
The unemployment rate in Pocola is 1.6%.
The poverty rate in Pocola is 20.6%.
Table Of Contents
Pocola SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
5
Education
5
Commute
8.5
Pocola, OK Crime Report
36
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
817.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-64.81%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pocola / 100k People |
Oklahoma / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 36 | 817.8 | 3,164.2 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 90.9 | 458.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 59.1 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 90.9 | 339.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 32 | 726.9 | 2,705.6 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 11 | 249.9 | 613.3 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 13 | 295.3 | 1,714.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 181.7 | 378.0 | 282.7 |
Rankings for Pocola in Oklahoma
Map Of Pocola, OK
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Population over time in Pocola
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,264 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 4,066 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 4,042 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 4,045 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 4,026 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 4,043 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 4,041 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 4,030 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 4,050 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 4,027 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pocola
| Race | Pocola | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.6% | 64.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 7.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 11.4% | 7.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 7.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 11.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Pocola
| Gender | Pocola | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pocola for adults over 25
| Education | Pocola | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pocola, Oklahoma
| Income | Pocola | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 9.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.1% | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.3% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 18.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.8% | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 5.1% | 9.5% |
