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Pontotoc, Oklahoma
Pontotoc, Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma
Pontotoc, Oklahoma
Pontotoc, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Pontotoc, Oklahoma is located in the United States
Pontotoc, Oklahoma
Pontotoc, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Oklahoma
County Johnston
Area
 • Total 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2)
 • Land 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,001 ft (305 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 81
 • Density 75.70/sq mi (29.24/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code 40-60000
GNIS feature ID 2805348

Pontotoc is a small place in Johnston County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place, which is an area defined by the government just for counting people.

In 2020, about 81 people lived in Pontotoc. A post office was first opened here in 1858. The name Pontotoc comes from Pontotoc County, which was a part of the historic Chickasaw Nation.

Who Lives in Pontotoc?

This section tells us about the people living in Pontotoc. It's like taking a count of everyone in the area.

Population Numbers

The most recent count of people in Pontotoc was done in 2020.

  • In 2020, the population was 81 people.
Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 81
U.S. Decennial Census
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