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Pocola, OK Demographics

A map of Pocola's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
3,04271.5%
Native American/Other
46310.9%
Multiracial
43810.3%
Hispanic
1744.1%
Black
1062.5%
Asian
320.8%

Pocola, Oklahoma had a population of 4,255 in 2020. It was 71.5% White, 2.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 10.9% Native American/Other, and 10.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pocola, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pocola is the 83rd most populous. 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's White Population

3,042 residents of Pocola identify as White, or 71.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Pocola slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pocola is ranked #308 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pocola is more White than neighboring Fort Coffee (24.8% White). Pocola is less White than neighboring Bonanza (79.9% White), Rock Island (82.6% White), Hackett (78.4% White), and Arkoma (75.2% White).

Pocola's Black Population

106 residents of Pocola identify as Black, or 2.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pocola roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pocola is ranked #161 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pocola is more Black than neighboring Bonanza (0.7% Black), Rock Island (0.6% Black), Hackett (0% Black), and Arkoma (0.7% Black). Pocola is less Black than neighboring Fort Coffee (51.6% Black).

Pocola's Asian Population

32 residents of Pocola identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pocola roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pocola is ranked #135 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pocola is more Asian than neighboring Bonanza (0.5% Asian), Rock Island (0.4% Asian), Hackett (0.4% Asian), Arkoma (0.2% Asian), and Fort Coffee (0.3% Asian).

Pocola's Hispanic Population

174 residents of Pocola identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pocola slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pocola is ranked #486 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pocola is more Hispanic than neighboring Rock Island (2.5% Hispanic), Hackett (3.3% Hispanic), Arkoma (3.6% Hispanic), and Fort Coffee (1.8% Hispanic). Pocola is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonanza (5.8% Hispanic).

Pocola's Native American/Other Population

463 residents of Pocola identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 10.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pocola roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pocola is ranked #437 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pocola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bonanza (1.2% Native American/Other), Rock Island (7% Native American/Other), Hackett (5% Native American/Other), Arkoma (7.8% Native American/Other), and Fort Coffee (8.4% Native American/Other).

Pocola's Multiracial Population

438 residents of Pocola identify as Multiracial, or 10.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pocola roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Pocola is ranked #366 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pocola is more Multiracial than neighboring Rock Island (7% Multiracial). Pocola is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonanza (11.9% Multiracial), Hackett (12.9% Multiracial), Arkoma (12.5% Multiracial), and Fort Coffee (13.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.