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Le Flore County

Oklahoma · 50,196 residents (2025 est.) · 1,589.413 sq mi
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Le Flore County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,565. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

49,053
+2%since 2000
from 48,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 31 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
38.7
+7%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:50,196 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
43K45K47K49K51K1990201020202024Le Flore County
202449K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(3,029)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(3,350)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(3,450)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(3,339)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(2,949)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.1%(5,916)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.5%(6,140)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(5,770)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.9%(6,312)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(5,211)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(2,896)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(691)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,565
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,278 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$25,771
+88%since 2000
from $13,737 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
19.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.447
+6%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$135,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$798
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
72.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
27.2% rent
15.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
18.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
38.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.6
+34%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(37,707)
Black2.2%(1,059)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,849)
Asian0.2%(97)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(33,546)
Black1.8%(866)
Hispanic / Latino8%(3,903)
Asian0.7%(356)
Other21.2%(10,382)
60
+19%since 2009
from 50 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
11
−3%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.9%(3,364)
Cuban0.3%(139)
Puerto Rican0.2%(112)
Spaniard0.1%(32)
Colombian0.1%(28)
Argentine0%(17)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Hmong0.2%(92)
Filipino0.2%(87)
Vietnamese0.2%(77)
Laotian0.1%(63)
Chinese0%(22)
Thai0%(21)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(63)
Tongan0%(18)
Samoan0%(13)
Fijian0%(11)
Ancestry
English14.6%(7,165)
Irish12.2%(5,984)
German10%(4,894)
American4.9%(2,395)
Italian1.7%(842)
Scottish1.6%(807)
French1.4%(679)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(525)
Dutch0.7%(338)
Polish0.5%(240)
West Indian0.3%(161)
British0.3%(147)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.3%(145)
Swedish0.3%(140)
Welsh0.3%(132)
Portuguese0.2%(107)
Greek0.1%(59)
Finnish0.1%(54)
Russian0.1%(43)
Danish0.1%(34)
Nigerian0.1%(31)
Czech0%(24)
Belgian0%(22)
Ukrainian0%(22)
Austrian0%(21)
Canadian0%(14)
Romanian0%(14)
Arab0%(11)
Swiss0%(5)
Syrian0%(4)
Turkish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
82.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
51.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
14.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
28.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
17.4%
−58.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
81.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
93.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.6%(5,854)
Married51.3%(10,121)
Widowed4.5%(896)
Divorced14.6%(2,877)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(4,386)
Married51.1%(9,946)
Widowed11.3%(2,210)
Divorced15.1%(2,934)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?

Le Flore County, Oklahoma has about 49,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Le Flore County, Oklahoma earns about $51,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Le Flore County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Le Flore County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $135,700, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Le Flore County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?

About 19.4% of people in Le Flore County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Le Flore County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Le Flore County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,783 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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