Checotah Population

1900–2026

3,114

2026 projection

3.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Checotah. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,114+180.58%
20253,096+40.13%
20243,092-20.06%
20233,094+260.85%
20223,068+130.43%
20213,055+371.23%
20203,018-642.08%
20193,082-280.90%
20183,110-140.45%
20173,124-210.67%

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Checotah Demographics

39.4median age

Median age

Female34 yrs
Male46.1 yrs

Adults

2,400
641 seniors · 27%1,759 other adults

Sex

Female 54.4% · 1,668Male 45.6% · 1,396

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 31 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Checotah Income

$37,042median household income

Median household income

$37,042

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,691

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.8%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Checotah Marital Status

31% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married31%34%28%
Never married33%29%37%
Divorced17%20%13%
Widowed15%14%17%
Separated4%3%5%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201