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Le Flore County

Oklahoma · 48,129 residents · 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 $41,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,129
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43K45K47K49K51K1990201020202024Le Flore County
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,278 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,324
+55%since 2000
from $13,737 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score17.4%(8,385)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(31,920)
Black1.7%(841)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(3,573)
Asian0.6%(292)
Other19.7%(9,503)
Diversity Score59%(28,418)
Segregation Score11.5%(5,553)
Diversity Score
59
+239%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?

Le Flore County, Oklahoma has about 48,129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Le Flore County, Oklahoma earns about $41,900 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 $90,900, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?

About 15.7% 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 20.0% 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 4,859 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 403.01Census Tract 404.01Census Tract 406.02Census Tract 405Census Tract 401.02Census Tract 404.02Census Tract 403.02Census Tract 403.03Census Tract 402.99Census Tract 406.01Census Tract 407Census Tract 401.98
19 ZIP codes
ZIP 74953ZIP 74959ZIP 74937ZIP 74902ZIP 74966ZIP 74932ZIP 74940ZIP 74901ZIP 74956ZIP 74930ZIP 74951ZIP 74939ZIP 74957ZIP 74577ZIP 74949ZIP 74935ZIP 74942ZIP 74549ZIP 74947
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