Checotah is a city located in McIntosh County Oklahoma. Checotah has a 2024 population of 3,104. Checotah is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,020 in 2020.
The average household income in Checotah is $51,543 with a poverty rate of 22.29%. The median age in Checotah is 40.4 years: 44.9 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Checotah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,602 | 52.56% |
| Native American | 614 | 20.14% |
| Two or more races | 553 | 18.14% |
| Asian | 131 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 3.94% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,169 | 2.54 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
| Non Family | 411 | 1.23 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Married | 388 | 2.69 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 206 | 4.29 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Male | 164 | 3.29 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
55.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 10.2% |
| Associates Degree | 131 | 5.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 149 | 6.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 3.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,096 | 49.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 5.99% |
| Some College | 394 | 17.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,216 | 1,013 | 114 |
| Native American | 386 | 359 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 268 | 201 | 51 |
| Black | 120 | 115 | 13 |
| Asian | 112 | 112 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 103 | 48 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,917 | $0 | $33,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $46,250 |
| High School Graduate | $33,227 | $35,735 | $15,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,793 | $36,029 | $25,511 |
| Some College | $27,015 | $34,310 | $25,568 |
$32,793
Average Earnings
$36,029
Average Male
$25,511
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.46% of Checotah residents speak only English, while 7.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,389 | 370 | 26.64% |
| Native | 614 | 161 | 26.22% |
| Multiple | 543 | 107 | 19.71% |
| Hispanic | 214 | 71 | 33.18% |
| Other | 28 | 16 | 57.14% |
| Black | 120 | 5 | 4.17% |
22.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.69%
Male Poverty Rate
25.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Checotah is Other, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Checotah is Black, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| High School | 21.07% |
| Some College | 18.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.67% |
| Male Employed | 12.01% |
| Female Employed | 10.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,985 | $65,209 |
| Households | $36,208 | $51,543 |
| Married Families | $72,614 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,104 | $20,072 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
264
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 14.65% |
| Black | 40 | 33.33% |
| Native American | 9 | 2.07% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.95% |
| Other Race | 4 | 28.57% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 3.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.42%
Born in Checotah
97.47%
Native Born
2.53%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
2.33%
Naturalized
97.47% of Checotah residents were born in the United States, with 71.42% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,209 | 21 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 3,188 | 21 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 3,167 | 21 | 0.67% |
| 2026 | 3,146 | 21 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 3,125 | 21 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 3,104 | 21 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 3,083 | 14 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 3,069 | 10 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 3,059 | 39 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 3,020 | -62 | -2.01% |
| 2019 | 3,082 | -28 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 3,110 | -14 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 3,124 | -21 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 3,145 | -27 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 3,172 | -40 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 3,212 | -42 | -1.29% |
| 2013 | 3,254 | -33 | -1% |
| 2012 | 3,287 | -27 | -0.81% |
| 2011 | 3,314 | -12 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 3,326 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,481 | 191 | 5.81% |
| 1990 | 3,290 | -164 | -4.75% |
| 1980 | 3,454 | 380 | 12.36% |
| 1970 | 3,074 | 460 | 17.6% |
| 1960 | 2,614 | -24 | -0.91% |
| 1950 | 2,638 | -571 | -17.79% |