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Poteau

County:
Le Flore County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
26.607
State:
Oklahoma

Poteau is a city located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Poteau has a 2026 population of 9,256. It is also the county seat of Le Flore County. Poteau is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 4.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,821 in 2020.

The median household income in Poteau is $50,511 with a poverty rate of 19.8%. The median age in Poteau is 36 years: 36.4 years for males, and 35.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males.

9.3K
Total Population
348
Density (mi²)
73 0.79%
Growth

Poteau Population

Poteau Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,256730.79%
20259,183720.79%
20249,111390.43%
20239,072971.08%
20228,975911.02%
20218,884810.92%
20208,821-42-0.47%
20198,863-36-0.4%
20188,899100.11%
20178,889480.54%
20168,841901.03%
20158,751510.59%
20148,700600.69%
20138,640450.52%
20128,595110.13%
20118,584280.33%
20108,556360.42%
20007,93972910.11%
19907,2101211.71%
19807,0891,58928.89%
19705,5001,07224.21%
19604,428-348-7.29%
19504,77675618.81%
19404,02085126.85%
19303,16949018.29%
19202,67900%

Median Age

Overall: 36 years
Female: 35.5 years
Male: 36.4 years

Poteau Adults

There are 6,509 adults, (1,451 of whom are seniors) in Poteau.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,671 (52.1%)
Male: 4,288 (47.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Poteau includes 69.55% White, 9.26% Native American, 7.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,23169.55%
Two or more races1,03211.52%
Native American8309.26%
Other race6297.02%
Black or African American1141.27%
Asian1011.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander220.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race6297.02%
White3844.29%
Two or more races2783.1%
Native American680.76%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,84765.26%
Native American7628.51%
Two or more races7548.42%
Black or African American1141.27%
Asian1011.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander220.25%

Poteau Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Poteau 's average per capita income is $38,456. Household income levels show a median of $50,511. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,167-
Families$66,667$79,174
Households$50,511$62,468
Non Families$24,763$32,892

$38,456

Average Income

$50,511

Median Household Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)