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Ada, Oklahoma Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Ada is 17,000, with 47% male and 53% female. The city has seen steady growth over the years, driven by its role as a regional hub for education, healthcare, and commerce in southern Oklahoma.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1901
  • County: Pontotoc County
  • Land area: 15.8 square miles
  • Population density: 1,075 people per square mile
  • Area code: 580
  • Zip code: 74820

Geography and Location

Ada, Oklahoma, is located in Pontotoc County, in the south-central part of the state. The city lies at the intersection of State Highways 1, 3, and 19, making it a key regional crossroads. It is about 85 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, offering residents access to the state’s capital while maintaining a small-town atmosphere. Ada is the headquarters of the Chickasaw Nation and home to East Central University, which contributes to the city’s cultural and educational landscape. The region’s geography consists of rolling hills, prairies, and woodland areas, with the nearby Arbuckle Mountains adding scenic beauty. Ada has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.9 years
Median household income: $22,977
Median house value: $59,000

Population by Race

Races in Ada:

  • White Non-Hispanic (72.5%)
  • American Indian (20.2%)
  • Two or more races (5.8%)
  • Black (3.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.9%)
  • Other race (0.9%)

Ancestries: United States (12.5%), Irish (9.9%), German (8.3%), English (7.1%), French (2.3%), West Indian (1.4%).

Elevation: 1010 feet

Land area: 15.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ada

  • High school or higher: 78.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.2%
  • Unemployed: 11.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ada city

  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 12.4%

1.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -367 (-2.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Ada:

  • CARL ALBERT INDIAN HEALTH FACILITY (1001 NORTH COUNTRY CLUB ROAD)
  • ROLLING HILLS HOSPITAL (1000 ROLLING HILLS LANE)
  • VALLEY VIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL (430 NORTH MONTA VISTA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ada:

Other public-use airports nearest to Ada:

  • ADA MUNI (about 3 miles; ADA, OK; Abbreviation: ADH)
  • SULPHUR MUNI (about 28 miles; SULPHUR, OK; Abbreviation: F30)
  • HOLDENVILLE MUNI (about 29 miles; HOLDENVILLE, OK; Abbreviation: F99)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Ada:

  • EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY (Full-time enrollment: 3,429; Location: 12TH & FRANCIS; Public; Website: www.ecok.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • PONTOTOC TECHNOLOGY CENTER (Full-time enrollment: 133; Location: 601 W 33rd; Public; Website: www.pontotoc.com)
  • VALLEY VIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF MED TECHN (Full-time enrollment: 4; Location: 430 N MONTE VISTA; Private, not-for-profit)
  • SHEAR POWER ACADEMY (Location: 512 REBECCA LN; Private, for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Ada:

  • SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; DURANT, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,165)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 62 miles; NORMAN, OK; Full-time enrollment: 20,154)
  • ROSE STATE COLLEGE (about 70 miles; MIDWEST CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,067)
  • GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE (about 70 miles; DENISON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,082)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 75 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 5,220)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER (about 76 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,447)
  • OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY (about 78 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,234)

Schools

Public high schools in Ada:

  • ADA HS (Students: 524; Location: 1400 STADIUM DR.; Grades: 10 – 12)
  • BYNG HS (Students: 315; Location: 500 S. NEW BETHEL BLVD.; Grades: 10 – 12)
  • VANOSS HS (Students: 183; Location: 4665 COUNTY ROAD 1555; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • LATTA HS (Students: 157; Location: 13925 CO RD 1560; Grades: 10 – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Ada:

  • ADA JHS (Students: 620; Location: 223 WEST 18TH STREET; Grades: 07 – 09)
  • HOMER ES (Students: 619; Location: 1400 NORTH MONTE VISTA; Grades: PK – 05)
  • LATTA ES (Students: 375; Location: 13925 COUNTY ROAD 1560; Grades: PK – 06)
  • HAYES ES (Students: 375; Location: 500 S. MISSISSIPPI; Grades: 01 – 04)
  • GLENWOOD EC (Students: 367; Location: 825 W. 10TH STREET; Grades: PK – KG)
  • WILLARD ES (Students: 364; Location: 817 E. 9TH STREET; Grades: 05 – 06)
  • BYNG JHS (Students: 336; Location: 500 S. NEW BETHEL BLVD.; Grades: 07 – 09)
  • VANOSS ES (Students: 335; Location: 4665 COUNTY ROAD 1555; Grades: PK – 08)
  • WASHINGTON ES (Students: 332; Location: 600 S. OAK AVE.; Grades: 03 – 04)
  • BYNG ES (Students: 205; Location: 500 S. NEW BETHEL BLVD.; Grades: 04 – 06)

Libraries

Library in Ada:

  • ADA – HUGH WARREN MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $332,449; Location: 124 S. RENNIE; 48,977 books; 1,728 audio materials; 2,380 video materials; 180 serial subscriptions)

 

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