Ponca City, OK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Ponca City, Oklahoma Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
23,940
Unemployment
6.5%
Poverty
16.6%
Median Home
$102,600
Median Income
$44,281
Median Rent
$702
Ponca City SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Ponca City, OK Crime Report
1,218Total Crimes
5,186.5Total Crimes / 100k People
121.08%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ponca City / 100k People |
Oklahoma / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,218 | 5,186.5 | 3,164.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 181 | 770.7 | 458.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 34 | 144.8 | 59.1 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 126 | 536.5 | 339.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,037 | 4,415.8 | 2,705.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 279 | 1,188.0 | 613.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 661 | 2,814.7 | 1,714.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 97 | 413.0 | 378.0 | 246.0 |
Ponca City, OK Cost Of Living
82Ponca City's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Ponca City | Oklahoma | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
| Health | 86 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 54 | 71 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Ponca City in Oklahoma
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Population over time in Ponca City
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,940 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 24,424 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 24,579 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 24,753 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 24,846 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 24,951 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 25,152 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 25,223 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 25,310 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 25,326 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ponca City
| Race | Ponca City | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.4% | 64.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.2% | 7.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 8.4% | 7.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.8% | 7.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 10.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Ponca City
| Gender | Ponca City | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ponca City for adults over 25
| Education | Ponca City | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Ponca City, Oklahoma
| Income | Ponca City | OK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 4.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 14.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.6% | 13.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 4.5% | 8.3% |
