Latta, Oklahoma

Latta, Oklahoma
Latta, Oklahoma
Latta, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34°44′49″N 96°42′25″W / 34.74694°N 96.70694°W / 34.74694; -96.70694
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyPontotoc
Area
 • Total
2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2)
 • Land2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,465
 • Density581.6/sq mi (224.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code580
GNIS feature ID2629926[2]

Latta is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Latta had a population of 1,465.[3] Oklahoma State Highway 1 passes through the community.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 2.520 square miles (6.53 km2), all land.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20201,465
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Latta had a population of 1,465. The median age was 32.4 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 82.0 males age 18 and over.[6][7]

89.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 10.5% lived in rural areas.[8]

There were 557 households in Latta, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 43.4% were married-couple households, 15.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 36.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 624 housing units, of which 10.7% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.3% and the rental vacancy rate was 13.1%.[6]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[7]
Race Number Percent
White 727 49.6%
Black or African American 21 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 437 29.8%
Asian 15 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.1%
Some other race 30 2.0%
Two or more races 234 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 96 6.6%

Education

It is within the Latta Public Schools school district.[9] Latta High School is the comprehensive high school.

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Latta
  3. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  4. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files - Places: Oklahoma". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  7. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  8. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  9. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Pontotoc County, OK" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2024. - Text list