Tushka, Oklahoma
Tushka: City in Atoka County, Oklahoma, United States of America
About
Tushka is a city located in the county of Atoka in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 312 and a population density of 150 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 400 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tushka
| Population : | 400 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County : | Atoka County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 580 |
| Area : | 2.08 km2 |
| Altitude : | 623 feet / 190 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:22:27 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 193 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 22% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tushka is located at 34°19'13"N 96°10'2"W (34.3203700, -96.1672100).
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Demographics
The population of Tushka increased by 22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 312 | - | census |
| 2011 | 411 | 24.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 405 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 400 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 400 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 401 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 401 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 397 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 394 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 394 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 400 | 1.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,133 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,879 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 29.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,679 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,787 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.9% |
| White only, percent : | 90.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,166 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $238,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,487 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $485 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $917 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,439 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 102,200 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 128,484 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 762,315 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,702 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $68,718 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,091 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,022 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,781 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 745 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 80 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,789 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 237 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,575 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,785.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.96 |
Schools in Tushka
College & universities near Tushka, OK
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207847 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Durant (OK) | 74701-3347 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tushka, OK
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADM | Ardmore station | 251 East Main St. | RAIL |
| PVL | Pauls Valley | East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St. | RAIL |
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Atoka County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atoka County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atoka | 3,033 | City in Oklahoma |
| Wilson | 1,707 | Town in Carter County, Oklahoma |
| Stringtown | 407 | High school in Stringtown, Atoka County, Oklahoma |
| Caney | 202 | Town in Atoka County, Oklahoma, United States |
