Ada, OK is a small city located in Pontotoc County. In 2019, its population was estimated to be 16,804 with a population density of 873 people per square mile. This is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Ada has plenty of businesses and organizations for its residents to enjoy. Local businesses include McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Walmart Supercenter, and Fire & Smoke BBQ House & Grill. Year-round outdoor activities in Ada include fishing at Lake Texoma or Sulphur Creek Park, visiting the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, or going for a hike at Holdenville City Lake. Some local organizations are the Pontotoc County Historical Museum and the East Central University Alumni Association. For sports fans, popular sporting events include basketball games at East Central University and high school football games at Byng High School.
The population in Ada is 16,804. There are 851 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ada is 31.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ada is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ada
- 38.8% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 30.6% are married with children
- 28.5% have children, but are single
Race in Ada
- 61.6% are White
- 3.9% are Black
- 1.5% are Asian
- 8.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 6.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 18.0% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander