Pickett, Oklahoma

Pickett, Oklahoma
Pickett
Pickett
Coordinates: 34°46′46″N 96°46′32″W / 34.77944°N 96.77556°W / 34.77944; -96.77556
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyPontotoc
Area
 • Total
3.23 sq mi (8.37 km2)
 • Land3.23 sq mi (8.37 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
774
 • Density239.7/sq mi (92.53/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
74820 (Ada)
Area code580
FIPS code40-58650
GNIS feature ID2812868[2]

Pickett is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.[2] As of the 2020 census, Pickett had a population of 774.[3]

The CDP is in west-central Pontotoc County, along Oklahoma State Highway 19, which leads east 5 miles (8 km) to Ada, the county seat, and west 10 miles (16 km) to Stratford.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020774
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Pickett had a population of 774. The median age was 38.9 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 86.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 83.3 males age 18 and over.[5][6]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[7]

There were 304 households in Pickett, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 53.9% were married-couple households, 17.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 24.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[5]

There were 323 housing units, of which 5.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 1.7%.[5]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[6]
Race Number Percent
White 417 53.9%
Black or African American 7 0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 215 27.8%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 10 1.3%
Two or more races 125 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 62 8.0%

Education

It is within the Vanoss Public Schools school district.[8]

References

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