Checotah, OK

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Checotah Overview

3,048
TOTAL POPULATION
1,347
MALE POPULATION
1,701
FEMALE POPULATION
79.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
126.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,391
PER CAPITA INCOME
$46,985
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$36,208
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,171
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Checotah Zip Codes

Checotah Area Codes

Race in Checotah

The most populous races in Checotah are White / Caucasian (1,602 | 52.6%), Native / Alaskan (614 | 20.1%), and Two or more Races (553 | 18.1%).
Race in Checotah
Race# Population% Population
Asian1314.3%
Black / African American1203.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2147.0%
Native / Alaskan61420.1%
White / Caucasian1,60252.6%
Two or more Races55318.1%
Some other Race280.9%
Total3,048100.0%

Ancestry in Checotah

The most populous ancestries reported in Checotah are Creek (477 | 15.7%), Cherokee (407 | 13.4%), German (369 | 12.1%), Irish (282 | 9.2%), and Mexican (214 | 7.0%), together accounting for 57.4% of all Checotah residents.
Ancestry in Checotah
Ancestry# Population% Population
African381.3%
American1966.4%
Cherokee40713.4%
Choctaw1043.4%
Comanche722.4%
Creek47715.7%
Czech120.4%
Dutch441.4%
Dutch West Indian60.2%
English1775.8%
European270.9%
French461.5%
German36912.1%
Indian (Asian)250.8%
Irish2829.2%
Italian230.7%
Mexican2147.0%
Polish150.5%
Portuguese90.3%
Scottish110.4%
Seminole421.4%
Subsaharan African381.3%
Swedish120.4%
Thai1063.5%
Turkish60.2%
Welsh70.2%
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Immigrants in Checotah

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Checotah came from Central America (59 | 1.9%), Latin America (59 | 1.9%), Mexico (59 | 1.9%), Asia (14 | 0.5%), and South Eastern Asia (8 | 0.3%), together accounting for 6.5% of all Checotah residents.
Immigrants in Checotah
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia140.5%
Central America591.9%
Europe40.1%
Germany40.1%
Latin America591.9%
Mexico591.9%
South Eastern Asia80.3%
Turkey60.2%
Vietnam80.3%
Western Asia60.2%
Western Europe40.1%
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Sex and Age in Checotah

Sex and Age in Checotah

The most populous age groups in Checotah are 65 to 69 Years (119 | 8.8%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (165 | 9.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Checotah
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years107 (7.9%)157 (9.2%)
5 to 9 Years76 (5.6%)62 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years78 (5.8%)118 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years38 (2.8%)87 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years34 (2.5%)86 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years106 (7.9%)165 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Years56 (4.2%)156 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Years94 (7.0%)77 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years87 (6.5%)62 (3.6%)
45 to 49 Years114 (8.5%)61 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years84 (6.2%)91 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years85 (6.3%)141 (8.3%)
60 to 64 Years82 (6.1%)136 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years119 (8.8%)91 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years41 (3.0%)74 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years73 (5.4%)57 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years35 (2.6%)52 (3.1%)
85 Years and over38 (2.8%)28 (1.7%)
Total1,347 (100.0%)1,701 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Checotah

Median Family Size in Checotah

The median family size in Checotah is 3.15 persons per family, with single female/mother families (206 | 27.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.13 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (388 | 51.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.69 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Checotah
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple388 (51.2%)2.69
Single Male/Father164 (21.6%)3.01
Single Female/Mother206 (27.2%)4.13
Total Families758 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Checotah

The median household size in Checotah is 2.54 persons per household, with single female/mother households (206 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.29 persons per household. non-family households (411 | 35.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Checotah
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple388 (33.2%)2.69
Single Male/Father164 (14.0%)3.29
Single Female/Mother206 (17.6%)4.29
Non-family411 (35.2%)1.23
Total Households1,169 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Checotah

Out of a total of 1,169 households in Checotah, 758 (64.8%) are family households, while 411 (35.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 381, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 375.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Checotah
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-375 (32.1%)
2-Person Households381 (32.6%)20 (1.7%)
3-Person Households189 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households93 (8.0%)16 (1.4%)
5-Person Households87 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total758 (64.8%)411 (35.2%)

Female Fertility in Checotah

Fertility by Age in Checotah

Average fertility rate in Checotah is 20.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Checotah
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)37.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Checotah

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Checotah
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Checotah

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Checotah
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)1,000.0
Total15 (100.0%)20.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Checotah

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Checotah
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Checotah

Income Overview in Checotah

Per Capita Income in Checotah is $22,391, while median incomes of families and households are $46,985 and $36,208 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,048$22,391
Median Family Income758$46,985
Mean Family Income758$65,209
Median Household Income1,169$36,208
Mean Household Income1,169$51,543
Income Deficit758$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,04836.86%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,04863.14¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,0480.48

Earnings by Sex in Checotah

Average Earnings in Checotah are $28,194, $35,221 for men and $22,237 for women, a difference of 36.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Checotah
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male525 (45.4%)$35,221
Female632 (54.6%)$22,237
Total1,157 (100.0%)$28,194

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Checotah

The most common earnings brackets in Checotah are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (72 | 13.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (77 | 12.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Checotah
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less45 (8.6%)61 (9.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99918 (3.4%)36 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (1.9%)30 (4.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99929 (5.5%)20 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (2.1%)32 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (1.3%)65 (10.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)30 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99916 (3.0%)8 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)38 (6.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (2.3%)12 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99941 (7.8%)77 (12.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99972 (13.7%)47 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (3.2%)18 (2.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99920 (3.8%)60 (9.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99967 (12.8%)29 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (2.9%)8 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99912 (2.3%)42 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99932 (6.1%)13 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99947 (8.9%)6 (0.9%)
$100,000+54 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total525 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Checotah

Average earnings in Checotah are $36,029 for men and $25,511 for women, a difference of 29.2%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $35,735, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $34,310. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $15,208.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Checotah
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$35,735$15,208
College or Associate's Degree$34,310$25,568
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$36,029$25,511

Family Income in Checotah

Family Income Brackets in Checotah

According to the Checotah family income data, there are 185 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.4% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Checotah
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000425.5%
$10,000 to $14,999364.7%
$15,000 to $24,9999812.9%
$25,000 to $34,999689.0%
$35,000 to $49,99917222.7%
$50,000 to $74,99910914.4%
$75,000 to $99,99918524.4%
$100,000 to $149,999202.6%
$150,000 to $199,999202.6%
$200,000+81.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Checotah

5-person families (72 | 9.5%) account for the highest median family income in Checotah with $82,083 per family, while 2-person families (470 | 62.0%) have the highest median income of $22,678 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Checotah
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families470 (62.0%)$45,357
3-Person Families110 (14.5%)$52,292
4-Person Families98 (12.9%)$42,976
5-Person Families72 (9.5%)$82,083
6-Person Families8 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total758 (100.0%)$46,985

Family Income by Number of Earners in Checotah

The median family income in Checotah is $46,985, with families comprising 3+ earners (54) having the highest median family income of $88,365, while families with no earners (241) have the lowest median family income of $25,855, accounting for 7.1% and 31.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Checotah
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners241 (31.8%)$25,855
1 Earner303 (40.0%)$46,329
2 Earners160 (21.1%)$82,813
3+ Earners54 (7.1%)$88,365
Total758 (100.0%)$46,985

Household Income in Checotah

Household Income Brackets in Checotah

With 203 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Checotah, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (0.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Checotah
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00014412.3%
$10,000 to $14,99912410.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991159.8%
$25,000 to $34,99917314.8%
$35,000 to $49,99919917.0%
$50,000 to $74,99916213.9%
$75,000 to $99,99920317.4%
$100,000 to $149,999201.7%
$150,000 to $199,999201.7%
$200,000+80.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Checotah

The median household income in Checotah is $36,208, with the highest median household income of $48,750 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 42 households (3.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,406, with 357 households (30.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Checotah
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years42 (3.6%)$48,750
25 to 44 Years370 (31.7%)$44,167
45 to 64 Years357 (30.5%)$31,406
65+ Years400 (34.2%)$34,385
Total1,169 (100.0%)$36,208

Poverty in Checotah

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Checotah

With 18.7% poverty level for males and 25.3% for females among the residents of Checotah, 45 to 54 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 88 males (44.4%) and 63 females (53.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Checotah
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (29.0%)63 (53.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years27 (37.0%)28 (24.8%)
12 to 14 Years8 (10.8%)28 (49.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (20.8%)10 (8.6%)
25 to 34 Years24 (14.8%)29 (9.0%)
35 to 44 Years11 (6.1%)30 (21.6%)
45 to 54 Years88 (44.4%)21 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years28 (17.1%)121 (43.7%)
65 to 74 Years16 (10.5%)44 (26.7%)
75 Years and over1 (0.7%)18 (18.0%)
Total249 (18.7%)410 (25.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Checotah

According to the poverty statistics in Checotah, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Checotah
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years76 (71.0%)54 (46.2%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years46 (63.0%)85 (75.2%)
12 to 14 Years66 (89.2%)29 (50.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (50.0%)
18 to 24 Years57 (79.2%)107 (91.4%)
25 to 34 Years138 (85.2%)292 (91.0%)
35 to 44 Years170 (93.9%)109 (78.4%)
45 to 54 Years110 (55.6%)131 (86.2%)
55 to 64 Years136 (82.9%)156 (56.3%)
65 to 74 Years136 (89.5%)121 (73.3%)
75 Years and over141 (99.3%)82 (82.0%)
Total1,083 (81.3%)1,214 (74.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Checotah

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Checotah show that 0.5% or 2 of the total 388 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 0.9%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Checotah
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children225 (99.1%)2 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children137 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (99.5%)2 (0.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Checotah

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Checotah
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (18.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)61 (49.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)86 (41.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Checotah

The poverty data for Checotah shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (0.5%) and 86 of the single-parent households (23.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (0.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (44.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Checotah
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (0.9%)13 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)61 (41.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (44.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (0.5%)86 (23.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Checotah

Employment by Class of Employer in Checotah

Among the 1,050 employed individuals in Checotah, private company employees (729 | 69.4%), state government employees (87 | 8.3%), and local government employees (80 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Checotah
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees72969.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)201.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)242.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations575.4%
Local Government Employees807.6%
State Government Employees878.3%
Federal Government Employees424.0%
Unpaid Family Workers111.1%
Total1,050100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Checotah

According to the labor force statistics for Checotah, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,430), 48.2% or 1,171 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.4% or 110 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 72.6% or 164 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Checotah
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years56 (53.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years86 (71.7%)12 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Years168 (62.0%)12 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years140 (66.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years209 (65.3%)12 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years204 (58.3%)7 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years164 (72.6%)41 (25.0%)
60 to 64 Years103 (47.2%)25 (24.3%)
65 to 74 Years34 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,171 (48.2%)110 (9.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Checotah

According to labor force statistics for Checotah, 61.9% of individuals (989) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,597) are in the labor force, with 9.9% or 98 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.0% or 134 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.9% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Checotah
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School85 (42.9%)51 (25.9%)
High School Diploma491 (59.9%)84 (10.2%)
College / Associate Degree278 (68.6%)38 (9.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher134 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total989 (61.9%)158 (9.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Checotah

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Checotah are Community & Social Service (127 | 12.1%), Education Instruction & Library (78 | 7.4%), Business & Financial (58 | 5.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (58 | 5.5%), and Education, Arts & Media (32 | 3.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Checotah

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Checotah, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Checotah
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7 (26.9%)19 (73.1%)
Business & Financial35 (60.3%)23 (39.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 17 (13.4%)110 (86.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)78 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating20 (34.5%)38 (65.5%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)94 (33.1%)190 (66.9%)
Total (Overall)483 (46.0%)568 (54.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Checotah are Cleaning & Maintenance (71 | 6.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (48 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (41 | 3.9%), Security & Protection (11 | 1.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (11 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Checotah

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Checotah
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance47 (66.2%)24 (33.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)47 (27.5%)124 (72.5%)
Total (Overall)483 (46.0%)568 (54.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Checotah are Sales & Related (185 | 17.6%), and Office & Administration (109 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Checotah

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Checotah
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related41 (22.2%)144 (77.8%)
Office & Administration12 (11.0%)97 (89.0%)
Total (Category)53 (18.0%)241 (82.0%)
Total (Overall)483 (46.0%)568 (54.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Checotah are Construction & Extraction (69 | 6.6%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (51 | 4.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Checotah

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Checotah
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction56 (81.2%)13 (18.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)108 (89.3%)13 (10.7%)
Total (Overall)483 (46.0%)568 (54.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Checotah are Transportation (69 | 6.6%), Production (64 | 6.1%), and Material Moving (48 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Checotah

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Checotah
OccupationMaleFemale
Production64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)483 (46.0%)568 (54.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Checotah

Employment Industries in Checotah

The major employment industries in Checotah include Retail Trade (253 | 24.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (108 | 10.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (98 | 9.3%), Educational Services (94 | 8.9%), and Construction (63 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries in Checotah

Employment Industries by Sex in Checotah

The Checotah industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Checotah
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing47 (77.0%)14 (23.0%)
Wholesale Trade15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade101 (39.9%)152 (60.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing38 (69.1%)17 (30.9%)
Utilities47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance41 (38.0%)67 (62.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
Public Administration12 (20.0%)48 (80.0%)
Total483 (46.0%)568 (54.0%)

Education in Checotah

School Enrollment in Checotah

The most common levels of schooling among the 553 students in Checotah are middle school (167 | 30.2%), high school (141 | 25.5%), and elementary school (95 | 17.2%).
School Enrollment in Checotah
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool295.2%
Kindergarten244.3%
Elementary School9517.2%
Middle School16730.2%
High School14125.5%
College / Undergraduate8415.2%
Graduate / Professional132.4%
Total553100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Checotah

Out of a total of 553 students who are enrolled in schools in Checotah, 80 (14.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 473 (85.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 31 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Checotah
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Total473 (85.5%)80 (14.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Checotah

Education (66 | 29.1%), computers & mathematics (39 | 17.2%), psychology (30 | 13.2%), business (30 | 13.2%), and arts & humanities (22 | 9.7%) are the most common fields of study among 227 individuals in Checotah who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Checotah
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3917.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural94.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology3013.2%
Social Sciences62.6%
Engineering125.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology135.7%
Business3013.2%
Education6629.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities229.7%
Total227100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Checotah

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Checotah

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Checotah are males with 2 vehicles (175, accounting for 37.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (131, making up 30.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Checotah
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)35 (6.2%)
1 Vehicle137 (29.0%)151 (26.6%)
2 Vehicles175 (37.1%)131 (23.1%)
3 Vehicles108 (22.9%)178 (31.3%)
4 Vehicles36 (7.6%)73 (12.9%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total472 (100.0%)568 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Checotah

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Checotah are 5 to 9 minutes (243 commuters, 24.7%), 30 to 34 minutes (200 commuters, 20.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (150 commuters, 15.2%).
Commute Time in Checotah
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes323.3%
5 to 9 Minutes24324.7%
10 to 14 Minutes10410.6%
15 to 19 Minutes15015.2%
20 to 24 Minutes383.9%
25 to 29 Minutes252.5%
30 to 34 Minutes20020.3%
35 to 39 Minutes404.1%
40 to 44 Minutes151.5%
45 to 59 Minutes545.5%
60 to 89 Minutes747.5%
90 or more Minutes90.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Checotah

The most common commute times in Checotah are 5 to 9 minutes (115 commuters, 25.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (128 commuters, 24.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Checotah
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)32 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes115 (25.0%)128 (24.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes47 (10.2%)57 (10.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes58 (12.6%)92 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes38 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes17 (3.7%)8 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes81 (17.6%)119 (22.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (2.0%)31 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes15 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes30 (6.5%)24 (4.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes41 (8.9%)33 (6.3%)
90 or more Minutes9 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Checotah

The most frequent times of departure to work in Checotah are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (96, 20.9%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (148, 28.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Checotah
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM19 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM40 (8.7%)18 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)14 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM57 (12.4%)7 (1.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM70 (15.2%)47 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM39 (8.5%)30 (5.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM43 (9.3%)27 (5.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM28 (6.1%)48 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (1.1%)49 (9.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM96 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM21 (4.6%)67 (12.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM19 (4.1%)24 (4.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)45 (8.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM23 (5.0%)148 (28.2%)
Total460 (100.0%)524 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Checotah

Occupancy by Ownership in Checotah

Of the total 1,169 dwellings in Checotah, owner-occupied units account for 654 (55.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 515 (44.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Checotah
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units65455.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units51544.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,169100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Checotah

Occupancy by Household Size in Checotah
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37532.1%
2-Person Household40134.3%
3-Person Household18916.2%
4+ Person Household20417.4%
Total Housing Units1,169100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Checotah

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Checotah
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household195 (52.0%)180 (48.0%)
2-Person Household251 (62.6%)150 (37.4%)
3-Person Household100 (52.9%)89 (47.1%)
4+ Person Household108 (52.9%)96 (47.1%)
Total Housing Units654 (55.9%)515 (44.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Checotah

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Checotah
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School50 (27.2%)134 (72.8%)
High School Diploma295 (54.4%)247 (45.6%)
College/Associate Degree209 (68.1%)98 (31.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher100 (73.5%)36 (26.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Checotah

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Checotah
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25922.2%
35 to 44 Years15313.1%
45 to 54 Years15413.2%
55 to 64 Years20317.4%
65 to 74 Years23219.9%
75 to 84 Years13011.1%
85 Years and Over383.3%
Total1,169100.0%

Housing Finances in Checotah

Median Income by Occupancy in Checotah

Median Income by Occupancy in Checotah
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied654 (55.9%)$46,000
Renter-Occupied515 (44.1%)$29,338
Average1,169 (100.0%)$36,208

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Checotah

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Checotah
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00018 (2.8%)64 (12.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99929 (4.4%)33 (6.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99997 (14.8%)27 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (1.5%)38 (7.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)67 (13.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99961 (9.3%)112 (21.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999156 (23.8%)43 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99983 (12.7%)80 (15.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999164 (25.1%)39 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99920 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more16 (2.5%)12 (2.3%)
Total654 (100.0%)515 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Checotah

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Checotah
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300136 (20.8%)28 (5.4%)
$300 to $499170 (26.0%)50 (9.7%)
$500 to $79989 (13.6%)207 (40.2%)
$800 to $99993 (14.2%)52 (10.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499129 (19.7%)113 (21.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99923 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)12 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more14 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total654 (100.0%)515 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Checotah

Housing Structures in Checotah

Housing Structures in Checotah
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached96782.7%
Single Unit, Attached181.5%
2 Unit Apartments232.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments342.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments413.5%
10 or more Apartments80.7%
Mobile Home / Other786.7%
Total1,169100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Checotah

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Checotah
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached606 (62.7%)361 (37.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other48 (61.5%)30 (38.5%)
Total654 (55.9%)515 (44.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Checotah

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Checotah
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)33 (6.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (2.0%)22 (4.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms247 (37.8%)352 (68.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms301 (46.0%)108 (21.0%)
8 or more Rooms93 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total654 (100.0%)515 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Checotah

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Checotah
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas457 (69.9%)308 (59.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas14 (2.1%)43 (8.4%)
Electricity177 (27.1%)164 (31.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total654 (100.0%)515 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Checotah

Household Vehicle Usage in Checotah
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle20 (3.1%)100 (19.4%)
1 Vehicle242 (37.0%)178 (34.6%)
2 Vehicles217 (33.2%)169 (32.8%)
3 or more Vehicles175 (26.8%)68 (13.2%)
Total654 (100.0%)515 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Checotah

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Checotah

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units316338
Median Property Value$106,400$103,600
Median Household Income$35,682$8
Monthly Housing Costs$317$0
Real Estate Taxes$634$46

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Checotah

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Checotah
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00086 (27.2%)31 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99953 (16.8%)124 (36.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999177 (56.0%)183 (54.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total316 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Checotah

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Checotah
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00047 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99975 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (9.5%)32 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (15.2%)31 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99947 (14.9%)108 (32.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99950 (15.8%)36 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (3.5%)114 (33.7%)
$150,000 or more8 (2.5%)9 (2.7%)
Total316 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Checotah

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Checotah
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x123 (38.9%)49,545 (14,658.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x61 (19.3%)165 (48.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (3.8%)120 (35.5%)
4.0x or more115 (36.4%)21 (6.2%)
Total316 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Checotah

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Checotah
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800175 (55.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49979 (25.0%)99 (29.3%)
$800 to $1,49923 (7.3%)145 (42.9%)
Total316 (100.0%)338 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Checotah

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Checotah

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Checotah
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years213 (75.8%)68 (24.2%)
6 to 18 Years392 (92.4%)32 (7.5%)
19 to 25 Years48 (24.4%)149 (75.6%)
26 to 34 Years253 (59.7%)171 (40.3%)
35 to 44 Years174 (54.4%)146 (45.6%)
45 to 54 Years240 (70.8%)99 (29.2%)
55 to 64 Years269 (61.0%)172 (39.0%)
65 to 74 Years317 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older242 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,148 (72.0%)837 (28.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Checotah

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Checotah
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born213 (75.8%)68 (24.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen392 (92.4%)32 (7.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen48 (24.4%)149 (75.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Checotah

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Checotah
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000552 (83.9%)106 (16.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999609 (69.1%)272 (30.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999466 (79.4%)121 (20.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999352 (51.0%)338 (49.0%)
$100,000 and over148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Checotah

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Checotah
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6189 (67.3%)24 (8.5%)
6 to 18 Years198 (46.7%)240 (56.6%)
19 to 25 Years12 (6.1%)36 (18.3%)
25 to 34 Years122 (28.8%)165 (38.9%)
35 to 44 Years40 (12.5%)158 (49.4%)
45 to 54 Years92 (27.1%)174 (51.3%)
55 to 64 Years149 (33.8%)137 (31.1%)
65 to 74 Years311 (98.1%)139 (43.9%)
75 Years and over232 (95.9%)98 (40.5%)
Total1,345 (45.1%)1,171 (39.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Checotah

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Checotah
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (9.1%)14 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years30 (12.8%)44 (10.1%)
35 to 64 Years217 (40.8%)144 (25.4%)
65 to 74 Years68 (44.7%)59 (35.8%)
75 Years and over74 (52.1%)56 (56.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Checotah

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Checotah: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years69 (13.0%)4 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years44 (28.9%)7 (4.2%)
75 Years and over38 (26.8%)17 (17.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Checotah: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years54 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (5.3%)6 (3.6%)
75 Years and over9 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Checotah: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years14 (9.1%)14 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years11 (4.7%)24 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years47 (8.8%)69 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years29 (19.1%)14 (8.5%)
75 Years and over12 (8.5%)8 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Checotah: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years141 (26.5%)109 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years41 (27.0%)53 (32.1%)
75 Years and over64 (45.1%)51 (51.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Checotah: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.4%)26 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.4%)
75 Years and over17 (12.0%)8 (8.0%)

Technology Access in Checotah

Computing Device Access in Checotah

Computing Device Access in Checotah
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop53645.9%
Smartphone93980.3%
Tablet37331.9%
No Computing Device16714.3%
Total1,169100.0%

Internet Access in Checotah

Internet Access in Checotah
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home42536.4%
Cellular Data Only33929.0%
Satellite Internet776.6%
No Internet34429.4%
Total1,169100.0%

Checotah Summary

Checotah, Oklahoma is a small town located in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, approximately 50 miles southeast of Tulsa. The town was founded in 1872 by the Choctaw Nation and was named after Chief Checote, a prominent leader of the tribe. The population of Checotah was 2,481 at the 2010 census, making it the largest town in McIntosh County.

Geography

Checotah is located at 35°25'25" North, 95°30'45" West (35.423, -95.512). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.
The town is situated on the Arkansas River, which is a major tributary of the Mississippi River. The Arkansas River is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities.

Climate

Checotah has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). The average annual precipitation is 44.3 inches (112 cm).

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,481 people, 1,039 households, and 645 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,125.2 people per square mile (435.3/km2). There were 1,164 housing units at an average density of 527.3 per square mile (203.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 15.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

Economy

Checotah is a small town with a limited economy. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a pharmacy, and a few restaurants. The town is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer and a plastics manufacturer.
The town is also home to a few tourist attractions, including the Checotah Indian Nation Museum, the Checotah Historical Museum, and the Checotah Wildlife Refuge.
The town is served by the Checotah Public School System, which consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Conclusion

Checotah, Oklahoma is a small town located in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It is situated on the banks of the Arkansas River, approximately 50 miles southeast of Tulsa. The town was founded in 1872 by the Choctaw Nation and was named after Chief Checote, a prominent leader of the tribe. The population of Checotah was 2,481 at the 2010 census, making it the largest town in McIntosh County. The town is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a pharmacy, and a few restaurants. The town is also home to a few manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer and a plastics manufacturer. The town is served by the Checotah Public School System, which consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Checotah is a small town with a limited economy, but it is a great place to live and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Checotah?
Total Population of Checotah is 3,048.
What is the Total Male Population of Checotah?
Total Male Population of Checotah is 1,347.
What is the Total Female Population of Checotah?
Total Female Population of Checotah is 1,701.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Checotah?
There are 79.19 Males per 100 Females in Checotah.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Checotah?
There are 126.28 Females per 100 Males in Checotah.
What is the Median Population Age in Checotah?
Median Population Age in Checotah is 40.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Checotah
Average Family Size in Checotah is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Checotah
Average Household Size in Checotah is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Checotah?
Per Capita income in Checotah is $22,391.
What is the Median Family Income in Checotah?
Median Family Income in Checotah is $46,985.
What is the Median Household income in Checotah?
Median Household Income in Checotah is $36,208.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Checotah?
Income or Wage Gap in Checotah is 36.9%.
Women in Checotah earn 63.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Checotah?
Inequality or Gini Index in Checotah is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Checotah?
There are 1,171 People in the Labor Forcein in Checotah.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Checotah?
48.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Checotah.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Checotah?
Unemployment Rate in Checotah is 9.4%.