Atoka, OK

Census Place

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2021 Population

3,106

5.43% 1-year growth

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.9

5.14% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.8%

20.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$37,127

18.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$86,900

7.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Atoka, OK had a population of 3.11k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $37,127.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Atoka, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (13.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (13.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.38%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%).

None of the households in Atoka, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Atoka, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Kiamichi Technology Center-Atoka (59 degrees awarded in 2017).

In 2021, the median property value in Atoka, OK was $86,900, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Atoka, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Atoka, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Atoka, OK is home to a population of 3.11k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.73% of Atoka, OK residents were born outside of the country (116 people).

In 2021, there were 4.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.86k people) in Atoka, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 430 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 422 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of Atoka, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Atoka, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Atoka, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.86k ± 187
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
430 ± 142
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
422 ± 162

8.27%

Hispanic Population

257 people

8.27% of the people in Atoka, OK are hispanic (257 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Atoka, OK as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

3.73%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

116 people

2.38%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

70 people

As of 2021, 3.73% of Atoka, OK residents (116 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Atoka, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
71 ± 55
Gulf War (2001-)
63 ± 48
Gulf War (1990s)
25 ± 26

Atoka, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Atoka, OK employs 946 people. The largest industries in Atoka, OK are Retail Trade (191 people), Manufacturing (111 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (103 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($50,938), Manufacturing ($47,743), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,365).

Employment

Occupations

946

2021 Value

± 169

1.94%

1 Year growth

± 24.5%

In 2021, there were 946 employees (± 169) in Atoka, OK.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Atoka, OK, are Production Occupations (127 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (122 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (116 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Atoka, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

946

2021 Value

± 169

1.94%

1 Year growth

± 24.5%

In 2021, there were 946 employees (± 169) in Atoka, OK.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Atoka, OK, are Retail Trade (191 people), Manufacturing (111 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (103 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Atoka, OK, though some of these residents may live in Atoka, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,863

Median earning men ± $8,856

$34,609

Median earning women ± $18,469

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,875), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,250), and Manufacturing ($45,313).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,625), Public Administration ($39,773), and Retail Trade ($35,969).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2017, universities in Atoka, OK awarded 59 degrees. The student population of Atoka, OK in 2017 is skewed towards men, with 110 male students and 97 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Atoka, OK are White (39 and 66.1%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (12 and 20.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 6.78%), and Two or More Races (2 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Atoka, OK by number of degrees awarded are Kiamichi Technology Center-Atoka (59 and 100%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Atoka, OK was $86,900 in 2021, which is 0.355 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $80,800 to $86,900, a 7.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Atoka, OK is 55%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Atoka, OK have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Atoka, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$86,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,587

$6,205

Median Property Taxes

±$384

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Atoka, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Atoka, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55%

Homeownership

N/A

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In N/A, 55% of the housing units in Atoka, OK were occupied by their owner.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Atoka, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5878
Census Tract 5877

The following map shows all of the places in Atoka, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,127

Median Household Income

± $7,975

1.08k

Number of Households

± 180

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.08k households in Atoka, OK was $37,127.

The following chart displays the households in Atoka, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Atoka, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (9.51%)
Walked (4.92%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Atoka, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.51%) and those who walked to work (4.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Atoka, OK have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.913% of the workforce in Atoka, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Atoka, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Atoka, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Atoka, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Atoka, OK (720 out of 3.02k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Atoka, OK is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

76.1% of the population of Atoka, OK has health coverage, with 22.5% on employee plans, 24.2% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 9.44% on non-group plans, and 4.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Atoka County, OK see 6879 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.578% decrease from the previous year (6919 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4637 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 85 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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6,879 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Atoka County, OK

Primary care physicians in Atoka County, OK see an average of 6,879 patients per year. This represents a 0.578% decrease from the previous year (6,919 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Atoka County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

23.9%

Uninsured

22.5%

Employer Coverage

24.2%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

9.44%

Non-Group

4.41%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Atoka, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.