Ponca City, Oklahoma
Ponca City: City in Oklahoma, United States
About
Ponca City is a city located in the county of Kay in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,387 and a population density of 500 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 23,660 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Ponca City
| Population : | 23,660 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Kay County |
| Postal code : | 74601–74604 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 50.8 km2 |
| Named for : | Ponca |
| Altitude : | 1,010 feet / 308 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 18:30:12 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 466 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -7.3% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Ponca City is located at 36°42'25"N 97°5'8"W (36.7069800, -97.0855900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Ponca City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ponca City decreased by 7.3% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,387 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,969 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,861 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,758 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,693 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,613 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,426 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,127 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,897 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,660 | -1% | estimation process |
People born in Ponca City (32)
People born in Ponca City, including physicist Charles Y. Prescott, politician David Myers, politician Don Nickles, .
List
- Douglas Blubaugh (Olympic wrestler and trainer) he was born in 31/12/1934
- Shelby Wilson (Olympic wrestler) he was born in 14/07/1937
- Pat Muchmore (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1976
- Kareem Salama (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1978
- Brandie Knight (American writer) she was born in 17/09/1968
- Buddy Dial (American football player (1937-2008)) he was born in 17/01/1937
- Clint Sodowsky (American baseball player) he was born in 13/07/1972
- Clyde Warrior (Mid-20th century Ponca activist for Native American self-determination) he was born in 31/08/1939
- Danielle Hoover (American actress) she was born in 28/02/1972
- Don Coleman (American football player and coach (1928-2017)) he was born in 04/05/1928
- Don Puddy (NASA flight controller) he was born in 31/05/1937
- Gayla Peevey (American singer) she was born in 08/03/1943
- Jon Kolb (Player of American football) he was born in 30/08/1947
- Justin Roland (American football player) he was born in 14/01/1986
- Kim Manning (American musician)
- Lou Clinton (American baseball player) he was born in 13/10/1937
- Rusty Ryal (American baseball player) he was born in 16/03/1983
- Waddy Young (American football player (1916-1945)) he was born in 14/09/1916
Schools in Ponca City
College & universities near Ponca City, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 364627 | Pioneer Technology Center | Ponca City (OK) | 74601 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ponca City, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUT | Guthrie, OK | 409 West Oklahoma Ave. | RAIL |
| TLS | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 317 South Detroit St. | BUS |
Post offices near Ponca City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ponca City Post Office | Ponca City (OK) | 74601 |
Other cities in Kay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kay County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwell | 6,526 | City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Tonkawa | 2,958 | City in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Newkirk | 2,162 | Town in Oklahoma |
| Kaw City | 367 | Human settlement in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Braman | 202 | Town in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Kildare | 94 | Town in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ponca City distances to largest Oklahoma cities
