How many people live in Atoka County, OK?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 14,600 people living in Atoka County, OK. That makes Atoka County the 46th-most populous county in Oklahoma. It is home to 0.35% of people living in the state.
14.6K
population of Atoka County, OK (2024)
0.35%
County share of the Oklahoma population (2024)
About 14,600 people lived in Atoka County, OK in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Atoka County, OK’s age demographics?
Understanding the age demographics of Atoka County, OK is relevant for effective policy making and resource allocation. Age distribution data helps in planning for educational needs, healthcare services, and economic development. In Atoka County, the population is categorized into various age groups: 0-4, 5-9, 10-14, and so on. Comparing these demographics to state or national averages can highlight differences or similarities. Over the past decade, certain age groups may have shown growth or decline, indicating trends that could impact future planning. The implications of these demographics are far-reaching, affecting everything from local schools to healthcare facilities. Summarizing these points underscores the necessity of understanding age demographics in Atoka County, OK.About 2,900 Atoka County, OK residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 19.8% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 17% of Oklahoma’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 3,000 Atoka County residents, or 20.8% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 23.7% of Oklahoma’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A higher share of Atoka County, OK's population is aged 65 or older than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Atoka County, OK’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 66.7% of the Atoka County, OK population, higher than the national share of 57.5%. Atoka County, OK also has a larger share of people identifying as non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native (14.4%) than the US overall (0.72%).
In contrast, Atoka County’s Hispanic population accounts for 4.8%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Black or African American population makes up 5.3% of the county, compared with 12.6% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Atoka County, OK has a higher share of a non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native population than Oklahoma as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Atoka County, OK is Atoka with about 2,900 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Atoka County, OK ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Atoka | 2,925 |
| 2. | Stringtown | 433 |
| 3. | Tushka | 427 |
| 4. | Caney | 192 |
| 5. | Balance of Atoka County | 10,623 |
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