Population 10,790 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pushmataha County
Household size in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Pushmataha County has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.37 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Pushmataha County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Pushmataha County as they are nationally: 12.3%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Oklahoma counties, Pushmataha County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pushmataha County
Renters in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Pushmataha County rent their homes (25.1%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About two-thirds of owners (66.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pushmataha County: 20.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Pushmataha County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $464 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $523 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $588 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $712 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$247 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Pushmataha County costs $712 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $247 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pushmataha County
Bachelor's degrees in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Pushmataha County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Pushmataha County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Oklahoma counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Pushmataha County have finished high school as nationally: 87.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Oklahoma as a whole (89.3%). The share with a diploma is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pushmataha County
| Period | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pushmataha County runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pushmataha County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pushmataha County | 2.44 | 44.1 | 12.3% | 25.1% | 20.5% | 1981 | $712 | 15.4% | 87.8% | 4.3% |
| Atoka County | 2.60 | 39.6 | 9.9% | 25.6% | 17.2% | 1983 | $730 | 17.5% | 85.1% | 4.4% |
| Johnston County | 2.55 | 39.2 | 14.6% | 27.8% | 16.8% | 1983 | $782 | 20.0% | 87.8% | 4.4% |
| Hot Spring County | 2.52 | 43.0 | 7.8% | 23.5% | 13.7% | 1982 | $813 | 18.3% | 89.9% | 3.5% |
| Cotton County | 2.68 | 44.2 | 9.1% | 19.7% | 22.6% | 1971 | $741 | 23.6% | 88.4% | 3.5% |
| Grant County | 2.65 | 39.8 | 9.7% | 19.3% | 12.6% | 1991 | $814 | 22.9% | 90.6% | 4.3% |
| Jefferson County | 2.65 | 40.0 | 16.2% | 38.2% | 21.1% | 1978 | $945 | 20.7% | 88.5% | 9.9% |
| Tillman County | 2.53 | 41.7 | 12.7% | 27.2% | 26.7% | 1963 | $687 | 16.4% | 81.8% | 5.5% |
| Arkansas County | 2.45 | 41.4 | 13.6% | 35.4% | 21.9% | 1977 | $856 | 12.7% | 85.2% | 8.2% |
| Hardeman County | 2.85 | 45.2 | 10.8% | 26.1% | 31.9% | 1962 | $688 | 17.4% | 87.5% | 2.4% |
| Childress County | 2.90 | 38.2 | 16.9% | 29.0% | 33.4% | 1967 | $842 | 13.9% | 82.1% | 0.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pushmataha County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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