Poteau is a city located in Le Flore County Oklahoma. Poteau has a 2024 population of 9,159. It is also the county seat of Le Flore County. Poteau is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 3.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,823 in 2020.
The average household income in Poteau is $59,233 with a poverty rate of 20.69%. The median age in Poteau is 34.9 years: 35.8 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Poteau was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,356 | 71.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,014 | 11.46% |
| Native American | 904 | 10.21% |
| Other race | 456 | 5.15% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,141 | 2.7 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 1,259 | 3.38 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 1,073 | 1.24 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Female | 462 | 3.56 | 34 | 66 |
| Male | 347 | 3.59 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 692 | 12.03% |
| Associates Degree | 546 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 625 | 10.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 269 | 4.68% |
| High School Graduate | 2,053 | 35.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 461 | 8.02% |
| Some College | 1,104 | 19.2% |
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 | 4,149 | 3,500 | 733 |
| Hispanic | 746 | 390 | 41 |
| Native American | 524 | 447 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 489 | 338 | 91 |
| Other Race | 244 | 95 | 0 |
| Black | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,605 | $53,542 | $50,061 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,167 | $64,405 | $42,300 |
| High School Graduate | $36,162 | $43,021 | $16,892 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,758 | $27,589 | $21,429 |
| Overall | $35,635 | $40,438 | $26,890 |
| Some College | $34,342 | $43,438 | $26,250 |
$35,635
Average Earnings
$40,438
Average Male
$26,890
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.82% of Poteau residents speak only English, while 13.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,619 | 1,109 | 19.74% |
| Hispanic | 1,389 | 255 | 18.36% |
| Native | 904 | 246 | 27.21% |
| Multiple | 972 | 150 | 15.43% |
| Other | 456 | 82 | 17.98% |
| Asian | 27 | 22 | 81.48% |
| Black | 29 | 1 | 3.45% |
20.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.47%
Male Poverty Rate
23.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Poteau is Asian, with 81.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Poteau is Black, with 3.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.51% |
| Some College | 20.2% |
| High School | 15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.92% |
| Male Employed | 11.16% |
| Female Employed | 10.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,149 | $69,451 |
| Households | $47,782 | $59,233 |
| Married Families | $82,396 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,927 | $34,602 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
595
Number of Veterans
538
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 196 |
| Second Gulf War | 168 |
| First Gulf War | 166 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 229 |
| 75+ | 151 |
| 65 to 74 | 123 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 527 | 10.64% |
| Native American | 42 | 6.34% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 4.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
43.11%
Born in Poteau
90.73%
Native Born
9.27%
Foreign Born
6.92%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
90.73% of Poteau residents were born in the United States, with 43.11% having been born in Oklahoma. 6.92% 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 | 9,579 | 84 | 0.88% |
| 2028 | 9,495 | 84 | 0.89% |
| 2027 | 9,411 | 84 | 0.9% |
| 2026 | 9,327 | 84 | 0.91% |
| 2025 | 9,243 | 84 | 0.92% |
| 2024 | 9,159 | 84 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 9,075 | 98 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 8,977 | 92 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 8,885 | 62 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 8,823 | -40 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 8,863 | -36 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 8,899 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 8,889 | 48 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 8,841 | 90 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 8,751 | 51 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 8,700 | 60 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 8,640 | 45 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 8,595 | 11 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 8,584 | 28 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 8,556 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,939 | 729 | 10.11% |
| 1990 | 7,210 | 121 | 1.71% |
| 1980 | 7,089 | 1,589 | 28.89% |
| 1970 | 5,500 | 1,072 | 24.21% |
| 1960 | 4,428 | -348 | -7.29% |
| 1950 | 4,776 | 756 | 18.81% |
| 1940 | 4,020 | 851 | 26.85% |
| 1930 | 3,169 | 490 | 18.29% |
| 1920 | 2,679 | -6,900 | -72.03% |