Poteau, Oklahoma

Population Data for Poteau, OK:

Population – 10841
Male – 48.07 %
Female – 51.93 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 83.16 %
Hispanic – 4.70 %
African American – 1.63 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 10.05 %
Asian – 0.35 %

Geographic Data for Poteau, Oklahoma:

Population Density – 98.04 per sq. mi
Elevation – 498 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Poteau:

In Elementary School – 1,141 (40.71 %)
In High School – 654 (23.33 %)
In College – 622 (22.19 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 770 (11.14 %)
Associate’s Degree – 442 (6.39 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,342 (19.42 %)
High School Graduate – 2,118 (30.64 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 774 (11.20 %)

Employment and Household Data for Poteau, OK:

Percentage of People Employed – 54.71 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.96 %
Unemployment Level – 6.74 %

Median Household Income – $28,653.00
Average Household Size – 2.54

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 31.19 %
2 Vehicles – 35.32 %
3 or more Vehicles – 16.11 %

Average Cost to Rent in Poteau - $394 per month