Ada Authority

Ada is a middle-income town of 16,575 with home prices 1.2× below the Oklahoma median.

Ada, Oklahoma

In Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, Ada anchors a community of 16,575. Median household income is $53,507.

Definition and scope

Ada sits within Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Ada, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Ada has approximately 16,575 residents. The median age is 32.3 years. Roughly 45% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $169,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 58.2%
• Black or African American: 5.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
• Asian: 1.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Ada is $53,507. Poverty rate stands at 16.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.8%. Educational attainment: 30.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Ada:

• Public schools: 16
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 6

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Ada is Ada Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Pontotoc County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Ada sits at an elevation of 917 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.