Ponca City, OK, or zip code 74601, is a small city located in Northern Oklahoma. The population of Ponca City is 19,164 as of 2020. With a population density of 106 people per square mile, it's considerably less dense than the US average of 93 people per square mile.
Local businesses in Ponca City include the Marland Mansion Tourist Home Museum, which features the home and history of former Governor E.W. Marland; the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center; and several farmers markets throughout the area offering locally grown fruits and vegetables during Spring and Summer months.
Outdoor activities in Ponca City include fishing at Lake Ponca Park, hiking along the North Canadian River, biking around town on various trails, camping at nearby Crosslin Park or one of several other campgrounds in town, and birdwatching at local parks like Northside Park or Fourth Street Park.
Organizations in Ponca City include the United Way of Ponca City and its affiliated youth organization Youth United Way; Ponca Little Theatre; and the American Red Cross Chapter for Kay County which serves locals with health & safety classes and emergency assistance programs.
Local sporting events held in Ponca City include basketball games hosted by Pioneer Youth Basketball League; youth football put on by Pioneer Youth Football Association; baseball tournaments hosted by Freedom Baseball Academy throughout the summer months; soccer matches sponsored by FC Revolution Soccer Club; swim meets hosted by Black Gold Swim Team; rodeos held at Lazy E Arena every year since 1984; and drag races put on by Thunder Valley Raceway Park.
The population in Ponca City (zip 74601) is 19,164. There are 111 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ponca City (zip 74601) is 35.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ponca City (zip 74601) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ponca City (zip 74601)
- 41.9% are married
- 15.9% are divorced
- 31.6% are married with children
- 22.5% have children, but are single
Race in Ponca City (zip 74601)
- 65.6% are White
- 3.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 11.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander