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8,852
TOTAL POPULATION
4,500
MALE POPULATION
4,352
FEMALE POPULATION
103.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,682
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,149
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,782
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
37.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
62.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,780
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,808
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Poteau Area Codes

Race in Poteau

The most populous races in Poteau are White / Caucasian (6,356 | 71.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1,405 | 15.9%), and Two or more Races (1,014 | 11.5%).
Race in Poteau
Race# Population% Population
Asian290.3%
Black / African American931.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,40515.9%
Native / Alaskan90410.2%
White / Caucasian6,35671.8%
Two or more Races1,01411.5%
Some other Race4565.1%
Total8,852100.0%

Ancestry in Poteau

The most populous ancestries reported in Poteau are Mexican (1,329 | 15.0%), English (1,316 | 14.9%), Irish (1,082 | 12.2%), German (904 | 10.2%), and Choctaw (759 | 8.6%), together accounting for 60.9% of all Poteau residents.
Ancestry in Poteau
Ancestry# Population% Population
African70.1%
American3884.4%
Arapaho70.1%
Austrian160.2%
Bhutanese20.0%
British600.7%
Cherokee5996.8%
Chickasaw200.2%
Choctaw7598.6%
Creek410.5%
Czech100.1%
Danish110.1%
Dutch1101.2%
Dutch West Indian430.5%
English1,31614.9%
European1011.1%
French1731.9%
German90410.2%
Indian (Asian)20.0%
Irish1,08212.2%
Italian1641.8%
Korean160.2%
Malaysian40.1%
Mexican1,32915.0%
Mexican American Indian820.9%
Northern European100.1%
Norwegian240.3%
Polish800.9%
Portuguese540.6%
Puerto Rican180.2%
Russian260.3%
Scotch-Irish1181.3%
Scottish2292.6%
Seminole70.1%
Sioux70.1%
South American120.1%
Spaniard300.3%
Sri Lankan180.2%
Subsaharan African70.1%
Swedish390.4%
Venezuelan120.1%
Welsh300.3%
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Immigrants in Poteau

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Poteau came from Latin America (782 | 8.8%), Central America (762 | 8.6%), Mexico (740 | 8.4%), Asia (29 | 0.3%), and South Eastern Asia (27 | 0.3%), together accounting for 26.4% of all Poteau residents.
Immigrants in Poteau
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia290.3%
Central America7628.6%
China20.0%
Eastern Asia20.0%
Europe100.1%
Germany100.1%
Guatemala220.3%
Laos40.1%
Latin America7828.8%
Mexico7408.4%
Philippines50.1%
South America200.2%
South Eastern Asia270.3%
Venezuela200.2%
Vietnam180.2%
Western Europe100.1%
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Sex and Age in Poteau

Sex and Age in Poteau

The most populous age groups in Poteau are 15 to 19 Years (398 | 8.8%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (401 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Poteau
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years259 (5.8%)264 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years334 (7.4%)302 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years287 (6.4%)401 (9.2%)
15 to 19 Years398 (8.8%)396 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Years205 (4.6%)256 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years379 (8.4%)373 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years297 (6.6%)288 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years384 (8.5%)292 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years263 (5.8%)245 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years287 (6.4%)224 (5.1%)
50 to 54 Years238 (5.3%)224 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years222 (4.9%)200 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years274 (6.1%)168 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years189 (4.2%)160 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years129 (2.9%)142 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years107 (2.4%)148 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years195 (4.3%)165 (3.8%)
85 Years and over53 (1.2%)104 (2.4%)
Total4,500 (100.0%)4,352 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Poteau

Median Family Size in Poteau

The median family size in Poteau is 3.33 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,259 | 60.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (347 | 16.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.26 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Poteau
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,259 (60.9%)3.35
Single Male/Father347 (16.8%)3.26
Single Female/Mother462 (22.3%)3.35
Total Families2,068 (100.0%)3.33

Median Household Size in Poteau

The median household size in Poteau is 2.70 persons per household, with single male/father households (347 | 11.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (1,073 | 34.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Poteau
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,259 (40.1%)3.38
Single Male/Father347 (11.1%)3.59
Single Female/Mother462 (14.7%)3.56
Non-family1,073 (34.2%)1.24
Total Households3,141 (100.0%)2.70

Household Size by Marriage Status in Poteau

Out of a total of 3,141 households in Poteau, 2,068 (65.8%) are family households, while 1,073 (34.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 774, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 921.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Poteau
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-921 (29.3%)
2-Person Households774 (24.6%)124 (4.0%)
3-Person Households394 (12.5%)28 (0.9%)
4-Person Households505 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households242 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households114 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households39 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,068 (65.8%)1,073 (34.2%)

Female Fertility in Poteau

Fertility by Age in Poteau

Average fertility rate in Poteau is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 115.0 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 Poteau
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years105 (100.0%)115.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total105 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Poteau

52.4% of women with births (105) in Poteau are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Poteau
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years55 (52.4%)50 (47.6%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (52.4%)50 (47.6%)

Fertility by Education in Poteau

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Poteau
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School15 (14.3%)31.0
High School Diploma73 (69.5%)124.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree17 (16.2%)52.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total105 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Poteau

47.6% of women with births in Poteau are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 68.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Poteau
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma23 (31.5%)50 (68.5%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (52.4%)50 (47.6%)

Income in Poteau

Income Overview in Poteau

Per Capita Income in Poteau is $22,682, while median incomes of families and households are $60,149 and $47,782 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,852$22,682
Median Family Income2,068$60,149
Mean Family Income2,068$69,451
Median Household Income3,141$47,782
Mean Household Income3,141$59,233
Income Deficit2,068$8,780
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,85237.92%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,85262.08¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,8520.42

Earnings by Sex in Poteau

Average Earnings in Poteau are $30,363, $36,475 for men and $22,643 for women, a difference of 37.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Poteau
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,161 (55.7%)$36,475
Female1,720 (44.3%)$22,643
Total3,881 (100.0%)$30,363

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Poteau

The most common earnings brackets in Poteau are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (213 | 9.9%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (148 | 8.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Poteau
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less96 (4.4%)103 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99948 (2.2%)99 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49985 (3.9%)72 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999107 (5.0%)92 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49919 (0.9%)83 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99912 (0.6%)148 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49933 (1.5%)79 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999101 (4.7%)68 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499134 (6.2%)112 (6.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99941 (1.9%)70 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999213 (9.9%)111 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999126 (5.8%)71 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999172 (8.0%)63 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99992 (4.3%)110 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999119 (5.5%)82 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,999108 (5.0%)133 (7.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999192 (8.9%)32 (1.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999145 (6.7%)65 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999206 (9.5%)76 (4.4%)
$100,000+112 (5.2%)51 (3.0%)
Total2,161 (100.0%)1,720 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Poteau

Average earnings in Poteau are $40,438 for men and $26,890 for women, a difference of 33.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,405, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,589. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,061, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,892.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Poteau
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,589$21,429
High School Diploma$43,021$16,892
College or Associate's Degree$43,438$26,250
Bachelor's Degree$53,542$50,061
Graduate Degree$64,405$42,300
Total$40,438$26,890

Family Income in Poteau

Family Income Brackets in Poteau

According to the Poteau family income data, there are 424 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 56 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Poteau
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001326.4%
$10,000 to $14,999894.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991266.1%
$25,000 to $34,99920710.0%
$35,000 to $49,99932115.5%
$50,000 to $74,99942420.5%
$75,000 to $99,99928713.9%
$100,000 to $149,99932115.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991055.1%
$200,000+562.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Poteau

5-person families (135 | 6.5%) account for the highest median family income in Poteau with $150,050 per family, while 5-person families (135 | 6.5%) have the highest median income of $30,010 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Poteau
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families836 (40.4%)$54,621
3-Person Families395 (19.1%)$49,013
4-Person Families549 (26.6%)$87,125
5-Person Families135 (6.5%)$150,050
6-Person Families146 (7.1%)$47,895
7+ Person Families7 (0.3%)$0
Total2,068 (100.0%)$60,149

Family Income by Number of Earners in Poteau

The median family income in Poteau is $60,149, with families comprising 3+ earners (295) having the highest median family income of $119,698, while families with no earners (421) have the lowest median family income of $40,060, accounting for 14.3% and 20.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Poteau
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners421 (20.4%)$40,060
1 Earner723 (35.0%)$40,375
2 Earners629 (30.4%)$80,729
3+ Earners295 (14.3%)$119,698
Total2,068 (100.0%)$60,149

Household Income in Poteau

Household Income Brackets in Poteau

With 578 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Poteau, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 57 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Poteau
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001825.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992929.3%
$15,000 to $24,99934611.0%
$25,000 to $34,99941113.1%
$35,000 to $49,99942713.6%
$50,000 to $74,99957818.4%
$75,000 to $99,99931410.0%
$100,000 to $149,99943013.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991043.3%
$200,000+571.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Poteau

The median household income in Poteau is $47,782, with the highest median household income of $58,049 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,285 households (40.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,870, with 785 households (25.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Poteau
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years71 (2.3%)$54,917
25 to 44 Years1,285 (40.9%)$58,049
45 to 64 Years1,000 (31.8%)$52,652
65+ Years785 (25.0%)$33,870
Total3,141 (100.0%)$47,782

Poverty in Poteau

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Poteau

With 17.5% poverty level for males and 23.9% for females among the residents of Poteau, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 43 males (68.2%) and 77 females (69.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Poteau
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (32.8%)113 (42.8%)
5 Years43 (68.2%)77 (69.4%)
6 to 11 Years119 (29.3%)96 (22.0%)
12 to 14 Years52 (36.9%)37 (24.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years57 (37.0%)50 (28.6%)
18 to 24 Years12 (3.7%)82 (20.7%)
25 to 34 Years95 (14.6%)195 (29.5%)
35 to 44 Years82 (14.3%)131 (24.4%)
45 to 54 Years45 (9.1%)96 (21.4%)
55 to 64 Years79 (16.4%)62 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years50 (16.3%)40 (13.9%)
75 Years and over24 (7.1%)31 (8.7%)
Total743 (17.5%)1,010 (23.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Poteau

According to the poverty statistics in Poteau, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 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 Poteau
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years174 (67.2%)151 (57.2%)
5 Years20 (31.8%)34 (30.6%)
6 to 11 Years287 (70.7%)340 (78.0%)
12 to 14 Years89 (63.1%)117 (76.0%)
15 Years58 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years97 (63.0%)125 (71.4%)
18 to 24 Years315 (96.3%)314 (79.3%)
25 to 34 Years557 (85.4%)466 (70.5%)
35 to 44 Years491 (85.7%)406 (75.6%)
45 to 54 Years451 (90.9%)352 (78.6%)
55 to 64 Years402 (83.6%)306 (83.2%)
65 to 74 Years256 (83.7%)248 (86.1%)
75 Years and over313 (92.9%)327 (91.3%)
Total3,510 (82.5%)3,209 (76.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Poteau

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Poteau show that 4.1% or 51 of the total 1,259 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 13.1%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.9%, which includes 10 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Poteau
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children594 (95.7%)27 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children521 (98.1%)10 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Children93 (86.9%)14 (13.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,208 (96.0%)51 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Poteau

According to the poverty data in Poteau, 31.7% or 110 single-father households and 51.7% or 239 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 183 households (61.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Poteau
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children11 (8.6%)23 (24.7%)
1 or 2 Children67 (37.4%)183 (61.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)33 (46.5%)
5 or more Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (31.7%)239 (51.7%)

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

The poverty data for Poteau shows that 51 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 349 of the single-parent households (43.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (13.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Poteau
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children27 (4.3%)34 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children10 (1.9%)250 (52.4%)
3 or 4 Children14 (13.1%)33 (41.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total51 (4.1%)349 (43.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Poteau

Employment by Class of Employer in Poteau

Among the 3,551 employed individuals in Poteau, private company employees (2,398 | 67.5%), state government employees (332 | 9.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (215 | 6.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Poteau
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,39867.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1383.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2156.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1393.9%
Local Government Employees1474.1%
State Government Employees3329.3%
Federal Government Employees1825.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,551100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Poteau

According to the labor force statistics for Poteau, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,924), 55.0% or 3,808 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 236 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.3% or 619 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.6% or 57 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Poteau
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years252 (35.3%)57 (22.6%)
20 to 24 Years333 (72.2%)30 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Years619 (82.3%)22 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years450 (76.9%)15 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years928 (78.4%)19 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years688 (70.7%)64 (9.3%)
55 to 59 Years196 (46.4%)10 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years240 (54.3%)17 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years87 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,808 (55.0%)236 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Poteau

According to labor force statistics for Poteau, 71.6% of individuals (3,120) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,358) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 147 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 85.0% or 540 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.9% or 99 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Poteau
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School469 (54.9%)26 (3.0%)
High School Diploma1,204 (72.5%)46 (2.8%)
College / Associate Degree908 (75.2%)132 (10.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher540 (85.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,120 (71.6%)205 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Poteau

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Poteau are Community & Social Service (397 | 11.2%), Education Instruction & Library (236 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (189 | 5.3%), Business & Financial (129 | 3.6%), and Management (125 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Poteau

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Poteau, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (90.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Poteau
OccupationMaleFemale
Management70 (56.0%)55 (44.0%)
Business & Financial27 (20.9%)102 (79.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science36 (69.2%)16 (30.8%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 152 (38.3%)245 (61.7%)
Education, Arts & Media74 (61.2%)47 (38.8%)
Legal Services & Support29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library49 (20.8%)187 (79.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating43 (22.8%)146 (77.2%)
Health Technologists8 (9.9%)73 (90.1%)
Total (Category)328 (36.8%)564 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)2,025 (57.3%)1,507 (42.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Poteau are Food Preparation & Serving (265 | 7.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (221 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (138 | 3.9%), Security & Protection (56 | 1.6%), and Personal Care & Service (53 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Poteau

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Poteau, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (86.0%), and Security & Protection (85.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (56.6%), and Personal Care & Service (47.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Poteau
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)138 (100.0%)
Security & Protection48 (85.7%)8 (14.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention15 (65.2%)8 (34.8%)
Law Enforcement33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving115 (43.4%)150 (56.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance190 (86.0%)31 (14.0%)
Personal Care & Service28 (52.8%)25 (47.2%)
Total (Category)381 (52.0%)352 (48.0%)
Total (Overall)2,025 (57.3%)1,507 (42.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Poteau are Office & Administration (355 | 10.1%), and Sales & Related (268 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Poteau

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Poteau
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related94 (35.1%)174 (64.9%)
Office & Administration77 (21.7%)278 (78.3%)
Total (Category)171 (27.5%)452 (72.6%)
Total (Overall)2,025 (57.3%)1,507 (42.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Poteau are Construction & Extraction (359 | 10.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (193 | 5.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (12 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Poteau

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Poteau
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction359 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)552 (97.9%)12 (2.1%)
Total (Overall)2,025 (57.3%)1,507 (42.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Poteau are Production (364 | 10.3%), Transportation (292 | 8.3%), and Material Moving (64 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Poteau

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Poteau
OccupationMaleFemale
Production280 (76.9%)84 (23.1%)
Transportation249 (85.3%)43 (14.7%)
Material Moving64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)593 (82.4%)127 (17.6%)
Total (Overall)2,025 (57.3%)1,507 (42.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Poteau

Employment Industries in Poteau

The major employment industries in Poteau include Retail Trade (510 | 14.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (422 | 11.9%), Manufacturing (420 | 11.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (321 | 9.1%), and Educational Services (286 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Poteau

Employment Industries by Sex in Poteau

The Poteau industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (85.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.5%), Educational Services (73.1%), and Finance & Insurance (72.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Poteau
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction197 (85.7%)33 (14.3%)
Manufacturing339 (80.7%)81 (19.3%)
Wholesale Trade13 (35.1%)24 (64.9%)
Retail Trade284 (55.7%)226 (44.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing207 (77.5%)60 (22.5%)
Utilities64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)
Finance & Insurance19 (27.1%)51 (72.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing17 (37.0%)29 (63.0%)
Professional & Scientific53 (48.6%)56 (51.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support46 (60.5%)30 (39.5%)
Educational Services77 (26.9%)209 (73.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance99 (23.5%)323 (76.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation39 (83.0%)8 (17.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services146 (45.5%)175 (54.5%)
Public Administration106 (49.1%)110 (50.9%)
Total2,025 (57.3%)1,507 (42.7%)

Education in Poteau

School Enrollment in Poteau

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,162 students in Poteau are high school (517 | 23.9%), elementary school (495 | 22.9%), and middle school (452 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Poteau
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool924.3%
Kindergarten2039.4%
Elementary School49522.9%
Middle School45220.9%
High School51723.9%
College / Undergraduate33815.6%
Graduate / Professional653.0%
Total2,162100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Poteau

Out of a total of 2,162 students who are enrolled in schools in Poteau, 175 (8.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,987 (91.9%) 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 24 (24.2% 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 77 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Poteau
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old535 (87.1%)79 (12.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds601 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds352 (96.4%)13 (3.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds180 (84.1%)34 (15.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds75 (75.8%)24 (24.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds65 (77.4%)19 (22.6%)
35 Years and over101 (93.5%)7 (6.5%)
Total1,987 (91.9%)175 (8.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Poteau

Education (222 | 23.7%), business (146 | 15.6%), science & technology (144 | 15.4%), psychology (80 | 8.6%), and social sciences (70 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 935 individuals in Poteau who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Poteau
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics242.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural454.8%
Physical & Health Sciences161.7%
Psychology808.6%
Social Sciences707.5%
Engineering151.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology14415.4%
Business14615.6%
Education22223.7%
Literature & Languages505.3%
Liberal Arts & History404.3%
Visual & Performing Arts131.4%
Communications80.9%
Arts & Humanities626.6%
Total935100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Poteau

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Poteau

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Poteau are males with 2 vehicles (848, accounting for 42.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (634, making up 55.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Poteau
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle90 (4.5%)6 (0.4%)
1 Vehicle284 (14.2%)257 (16.7%)
2 Vehicles848 (42.4%)634 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles545 (27.3%)416 (27.1%)
4 Vehicles176 (8.8%)189 (12.3%)
5 or more Vehicles55 (2.8%)36 (2.3%)
Total1,998 (100.0%)1,538 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Poteau

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Poteau are 5 to 9 minutes (853 commuters, 25.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (589 commuters, 17.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (457 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in Poteau
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1715.0%
5 to 9 Minutes85325.0%
10 to 14 Minutes58917.3%
15 to 19 Minutes45713.4%
20 to 24 Minutes802.4%
25 to 29 Minutes481.4%
30 to 34 Minutes36610.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1845.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1153.4%
45 to 59 Minutes2136.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1524.5%
90 or more Minutes1835.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Poteau

The most common commute times in Poteau are 5 to 9 minutes (510 commuters, 26.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (343 commuters, 23.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Poteau
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes43 (2.2%)128 (8.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes510 (26.1%)343 (23.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes247 (12.7%)342 (23.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes203 (10.4%)254 (17.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes53 (2.7%)27 (1.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes48 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes289 (14.8%)77 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes129 (6.6%)55 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes46 (2.4%)69 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes120 (6.1%)93 (6.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes113 (5.8%)39 (2.7%)
90 or more Minutes151 (7.7%)32 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Poteau

The most frequent times of departure to work in Poteau are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (290, 14.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (262, 18.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Poteau
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM255 (13.1%)111 (7.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM69 (3.5%)10 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM119 (6.1%)22 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM240 (12.3%)140 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM203 (10.4%)208 (14.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM290 (14.9%)215 (14.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM191 (9.8%)262 (18.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM175 (9.0%)129 (8.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM56 (2.9%)9 (0.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM34 (1.7%)125 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM36 (1.8%)16 (1.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM51 (2.6%)12 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM150 (7.7%)83 (5.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM83 (4.3%)117 (8.0%)
Total1,952 (100.0%)1,459 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Poteau

Occupancy by Ownership in Poteau

Of the total 3,141 dwellings in Poteau, owner-occupied units account for 1,857 (59.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,284 (40.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Poteau
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,85759.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,28440.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,141100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Poteau

Occupancy by Household Size in Poteau
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household92129.3%
2-Person Household89828.6%
3-Person Household42213.4%
4+ Person Household90028.6%
Total Housing Units3,141100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Poteau

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Poteau
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household518 (56.2%)403 (43.8%)
2-Person Household611 (68.0%)287 (32.0%)
3-Person Household137 (32.5%)285 (67.5%)
4+ Person Household591 (65.7%)309 (34.3%)
Total Housing Units1,857 (59.1%)1,284 (40.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Poteau

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Poteau
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School308 (54.3%)259 (45.7%)
High School Diploma420 (46.1%)491 (53.9%)
College/Associate Degree663 (62.9%)391 (37.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher466 (76.5%)143 (23.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Poteau

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Poteau
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years73123.3%
35 to 44 Years62519.9%
45 to 54 Years45514.5%
55 to 64 Years54517.3%
65 to 74 Years34110.9%
75 to 84 Years34110.9%
85 Years and Over1033.3%
Total3,141100.0%

Housing Finances in Poteau

Median Income by Occupancy in Poteau

Median Income by Occupancy in Poteau
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,857 (59.1%)$58,212
Renter-Occupied1,284 (40.9%)$37,692
Average3,141 (100.0%)$47,782

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Poteau

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Poteau
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00037 (2.0%)29 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99944 (2.4%)73 (5.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99970 (3.8%)223 (17.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99986 (4.6%)99 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99991 (4.9%)71 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999285 (15.3%)125 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999219 (11.8%)209 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999334 (18.0%)243 (18.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999254 (13.7%)60 (4.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999302 (16.3%)127 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more135 (7.3%)25 (1.9%)
Total1,857 (100.0%)1,284 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Poteau

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Poteau
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300143 (7.7%)81 (6.3%)
$300 to $499529 (28.5%)58 (4.5%)
$500 to $799394 (21.2%)487 (37.9%)
$800 to $999202 (10.9%)375 (29.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499297 (16.0%)207 (16.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999249 (13.4%)1 (0.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49943 (2.3%)13 (1.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,857 (100.0%)1,284 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Poteau

Housing Structures in Poteau

Housing Structures in Poteau
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,48979.2%
Single Unit, Attached210.7%
2 Unit Apartments672.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments802.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1274.0%
10 or more Apartments973.1%
Mobile Home / Other2608.3%
Total3,141100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Poteau

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Poteau
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,759 (70.7%)730 (29.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)127 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)97 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other98 (37.7%)162 (62.3%)
Total1,857 (59.1%)1,284 (40.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Poteau

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Poteau
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms23 (1.2%)173 (13.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms623 (33.6%)684 (53.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms804 (43.3%)339 (26.4%)
8 or more Rooms407 (21.9%)88 (6.9%)
Total1,857 (100.0%)1,284 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Poteau

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Poteau
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas996 (53.6%)506 (39.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas18 (1.0%)14 (1.1%)
Electricity843 (45.4%)701 (54.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)18 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)45 (3.5%)
Total1,857 (100.0%)1,284 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Poteau

Household Vehicle Usage in Poteau
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle52 (2.8%)104 (8.1%)
1 Vehicle585 (31.5%)542 (42.2%)
2 Vehicles646 (34.8%)455 (35.4%)
3 or more Vehicles574 (30.9%)183 (14.2%)
Total1,857 (100.0%)1,284 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Poteau

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Poteau

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8271,030
Median Property Value$142,200$133,000
Median Household Income$34,862$129
Monthly Housing Costs$418$0
Real Estate Taxes$764$44

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Poteau

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Poteau
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00057 (6.9%)36 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999196 (23.7%)328 (31.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999553 (66.9%)623 (60.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99916 (1.9%)43 (4.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9995 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total827 (100.0%)1,030 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Poteau

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Poteau
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00055 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999171 (20.7%)26 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999195 (23.6%)76 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99967 (8.1%)90 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999124 (15.0%)152 (14.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999139 (16.8%)210 (20.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99970 (8.5%)115 (11.2%)
$150,000 or more6 (0.7%)232 (22.5%)
Total827 (100.0%)1,030 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Poteau

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Poteau
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x217 (26.2%)71,184 (6,911.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x178 (21.5%)563 (54.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x67 (8.1%)179 (17.4%)
4.0x or more333 (40.3%)126 (12.2%)
Total827 (100.0%)1,030 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Poteau

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Poteau
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800442 (53.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499268 (32.4%)273 (26.5%)
$800 to $1,49989 (10.8%)427 (41.5%)
Total827 (100.0%)1,030 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Poteau

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poteau

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poteau
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years611 (87.7%)86 (12.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,569 (88.8%)198 (11.2%)
19 to 25 Years645 (78.2%)180 (21.8%)
26 to 34 Years529 (49.8%)533 (50.2%)
35 to 44 Years829 (74.7%)281 (25.3%)
45 to 54 Years624 (66.1%)320 (33.9%)
55 to 64 Years722 (85.0%)127 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years594 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older695 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,818 (79.8%)1,725 (20.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Poteau

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Poteau
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born611 (87.7%)86 (12.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,569 (88.8%)198 (11.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen645 (78.2%)180 (21.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Poteau

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Poteau
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,265 (84.1%)239 (15.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,625 (77.0%)486 (23.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,389 (76.0%)439 (24.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999778 (85.7%)130 (14.3%)
$100,000 and over1,641 (79.2%)431 (20.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poteau

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Poteau
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6527 (75.6%)84 (12.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,023 (57.9%)636 (36.0%)
19 to 25 Years72 (8.7%)579 (70.2%)
25 to 34 Years91 (8.6%)465 (43.8%)
35 to 44 Years182 (16.4%)716 (64.5%)
45 to 54 Years114 (12.1%)519 (55.0%)
55 to 64 Years300 (35.3%)504 (59.4%)
65 to 74 Years550 (92.6%)346 (58.3%)
75 Years and over695 (100.0%)424 (61.0%)
Total3,554 (41.6%)4,273 (50.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Poteau

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Poteau
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years162 (19.5%)30 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years49 (4.8%)105 (9.8%)
35 to 64 Years350 (22.6%)254 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years170 (55.6%)86 (29.9%)
75 Years and over230 (68.2%)185 (51.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Poteau

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Poteau: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years28 (2.7%)30 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years122 (7.9%)95 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years67 (21.9%)32 (11.1%)
75 Years and over155 (46.0%)41 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Poteau: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years65 (7.8%)19 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)43 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years91 (5.9%)68 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years56 (18.3%)36 (12.5%)
75 Years and over42 (12.5%)34 (9.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Poteau: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years95 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (2.0%)25 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years107 (6.9%)94 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (6.5%)13 (4.5%)
75 Years and over116 (34.4%)41 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Poteau: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (5.2%)19 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years124 (8.0%)91 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years95 (31.0%)69 (24.0%)
75 Years and over96 (28.5%)123 (34.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Poteau: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years41 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.1%)16 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years99 (6.4%)82 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years38 (12.4%)14 (4.9%)
75 Years and over46 (13.7%)26 (7.3%)

Technology Access in Poteau

Computing Device Access in Poteau

Computing Device Access in Poteau
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,93461.6%
Smartphone2,59282.5%
Tablet1,72254.8%
No Computing Device36411.6%
Total3,141100.0%

Internet Access in Poteau

Internet Access in Poteau
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,88560.0%
Cellular Data Only40813.0%
Satellite Internet37011.8%
No Internet60419.2%
Total3,141100.0%

Poteau Summary

Poteau is a city located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It is situated in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, near the Arkansas border. The city is the county seat of Le Flore County and is the largest city in the county. As of the 2010 census, the population of Poteau was 8,520.

History

The area that is now Poteau was originally inhabited by the Choctaw Indians. The first white settlers arrived in the area in the late 1840s. The town was originally known as Skullyville, named after the first postmaster, William Skully. In 1872, the town was renamed Poteau, after the nearby Poteau River.
The town was officially incorporated in 1891. During the late 19th century, Poteau was a major trading center for the surrounding area. The town was also a major stop on the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway.

Geography

Poteau is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, near the Arkansas border. The city is situated at the intersection of U.S. Routes 59 and 271. The city is located approximately 30 miles south of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and approximately 90 miles east of Oklahoma City.
The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Poteau is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large manufacturing plants, including a Tyson Foods poultry processing plant and a Georgia-Pacific lumber mill.
The city is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot. The city is also home to several restaurants, including several fast food chains.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Poteau was 8,520. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 1.2% African American, 14.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median household income in Poteau was $32,917, and the median family income was $41,917. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Poteau?
Total Population of Poteau is 8,852.
What is the Total Male Population of Poteau?
Total Male Population of Poteau is 4,500.
What is the Total Female Population of Poteau?
Total Female Population of Poteau is 4,352.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Poteau?
There are 103.40 Males per 100 Females in Poteau.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Poteau?
There are 96.71 Females per 100 Males in Poteau.
What is the Median Population Age in Poteau?
Median Population Age in Poteau is 34.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Poteau
Average Family Size in Poteau is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Poteau
Average Household Size in Poteau is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Poteau?
Per Capita income in Poteau is $22,682.
What is the Median Family Income in Poteau?
Median Family Income in Poteau is $60,149.
What is the Median Household income in Poteau?
Median Household Income in Poteau is $47,782.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Poteau?
Income or Wage Gap in Poteau is 37.9%.
Women in Poteau earn 62.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Poteau?
Family Income Deficit in Poteau is $8,780.
Families that are below poverty line in Poteau earn $8,780 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Poteau?
Inequality or Gini Index in Poteau is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Poteau?
There are 3,808 People in the Labor Forcein in Poteau.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Poteau?
55.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Poteau.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Poteau?
Unemployment Rate in Poteau is 6.2%.