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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poteau

Oklahoma · 7,939 residents · 26.607 sq mi
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Poteau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,178. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $54,700. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,939
+10%since 1990
from 7,210 in 1990
1990 – 2025
298 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 271 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Poteau
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,178
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,793 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,175
+50%since 1990
from $10,146 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.1%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
33.6% rent
2.1
+4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(6,404)
Black2.7%(194)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(125)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28.7%(2,071)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(6,220)
Black2.2%(176)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(462)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,773)
22
−22%since 1990
from 29 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poteau, Oklahoma?

Poteau, Oklahoma has about 7,939 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Poteau, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Poteau, Oklahoma earns about $26,178 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poteau, Oklahoma expensive?

In Poteau, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Poteau, Oklahoma?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Poteau, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poteau, Oklahoma?

About 22.1% of people in Poteau, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poteau, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Poteau, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 729 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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