Pocola, Oklahoma
Town · Population 4,588 · #80 in Oklahoma
About Pocola
Set in the eastern part of Oklahoma, Pocola is a small town, home to 4,588 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Pocola is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 30.31 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 151 residents per square mile.
📰 Pocola News Today
- Leota Carter Obituary (2026) - Pocola, OK - Evans & Miller Funeral Homes - Pocola Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Pocola Post Office Has Immediate Openings - Oklahoma newsroom USPS · Apr 27
- Leota Faye Carter Obituary Aug 11, 2026 - Evans & Miller Funeral Homes AL.com · Aug 11
- Choctaw Nation to invest $140 million to expand, upgrade Pocola casino Talk Business & Politics · Jul 1
- Choctaw Casino Pocola gets $140M renovation and expansion KNWA FOX24 · Jun 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pocola Unique
- The only place in America named Pocola — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pocola
- Imani Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pocola
- POCOLA ES
- POCOLA HS
- POCOLA MS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)4,588
Rank in state#80 of 591
Land area30.31 sq mi
Density151/sq mi
Coordinates35.2515, -94.4679