Poteau, OK

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2021 Population

8,741

1.41% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

6.71% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

22.5%

1.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$40,711

1.87% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$120,100

8.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3,597

6.57% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Poteau, OK had a population of 8.74k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $40,711. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Poteau, OK declined from 8,866 to 8,741, a −1.41% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,964 to $40,711, a 1.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Poteau, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (66%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (8.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.27%), White (Hispanic) (6.73%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.64%).

None of the households in Poteau, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Poteau, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Poteau, OK are Carl Albert State College (395 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Poteau, OK was $120,100, and the homeownership rate was 58.5%.

Most people in Poteau, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Poteau, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Poteau, OK is home to a population of 8.74k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.26% of Poteau, OK residents were born outside of the country (722 people).

In 2021, there were 7.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.77k people) in Poteau, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 769 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 723 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2021 Citizenship

93.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.4% of Poteau, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Poteau, OK was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Poteau, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Poteau, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.77k ± 309
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
769 ± 177
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
723 ± 189

15.4%

Hispanic Population

1.35k people

15.4% of the people in Poteau, OK are hispanic (1.35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Poteau, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,637 ± 7,689 people
Vietnam
11,889 ± 2,673 people
India
11,630 ± 2,644 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 100,637 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 11,889 and India with 11,630.

Foreign-Born Population

8.26%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

722 people

7.71%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

684 people

As of 2021, 8.26% of Poteau, OK residents (722 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Poteau, OK was 7.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Poteau, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
155 ± 81
Gulf War (1990s)
145 ± 78
Gulf War (2001-)
144 ± 94

Poteau, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Poteau, OK employs 3.6k people. The largest industries in Poteau, OK are Retail Trade (571 people), Manufacturing (375 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (374 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,828), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,850), and Transportation & Warehousing ($58,000).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,988. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.6k

2021 Value

± 380

−6.57%

1 Year decline

± 15.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Poteau, OK declined at a rate of −6.57%, from 3.85k employees to 3.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Poteau, OK, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (381 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (350 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (337 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Poteau, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.6k

2021 Value

± 380

−6.57%

1 Year decline

± 15.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Poteau, OK declined at a rate of −6.57%, from 3.85k employees to 3.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Poteau, OK, are Retail Trade (571 people), Manufacturing (375 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (374 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Poteau, OK, though some of these residents may live in Poteau, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,631

Median earning men ± $3,432

$22,203

Median earning women ± $2,833

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,813), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,708), and Retail Trade ($45,571).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,813), and Public Administration ($32,105).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Poteau, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Poteau, OK awarded 395 degrees. The student population of Poteau, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 552 male students and 1,229 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Poteau, OK are White (213 and 54.5%), followed by Two or More Races (70 and 17.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (57 and 14.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (34 and 8.7%).

The largest universities in Poteau, OK by number of degrees awarded are Carl Albert State College (395 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Poteau, OK are Child Care Provider (71 and 18%), General Health Services (65 and 16.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (53 and 13.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,781 students enrolled in Poteau, OK, 31% men and 69% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 856 records, of which 71.1% were women and 28.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
65 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
53 degrees awarded
Other Social Sciences
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Poteau, OK was General Health Services with 65 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Poteau, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Carl Albert State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

395 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Carl Albert State College with 395 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 104 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Poteau, OK, which is 0.357 times less than the 291 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 213 degrees mean that there were 3.04 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 70 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,737) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Poteau, OK was $120,100 in 2021, which is 0.49 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $110,500 to $120,100, a 8.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Poteau, OK is 58.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Poteau, OK have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Poteau, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Poteau, OK is $40,711. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Poteau, OK was Census Tract 403.03 with a value of $51,607, followed by Census Tract 404.01 and Census Tract 404.02, with respective values of $49,031 and $37,895.

Housing

Property

$120,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,678

$1,825

Median Property Taxes

±$256

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Poteau, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Poteau, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.5%

Homeownership

2021

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.5% of the housing units in Poteau, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Poteau, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 403.03
Census Tract 404.01
Census Tract 404.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Poteau, OK was Census Tract 403.03 with a value of $51,607, followed by Census Tract 404.01 and Census Tract 404.02, with respective values of $49,031 and $37,895.

The following map shows all of the places in Poteau, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,711

Median Household Income

± $5,691

3.12k

Number of Households

± 317

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.12k households in Poteau, OK grew to $40,711 from the previous year's value of $39,964.

The following chart displays the households in Poteau, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Poteau, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (15.7%)
Worked At Home (3.41%)

In 2021, 79.4% of workers in Poteau, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.7%) and those who worked at home (3.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Poteau, OK have a shorter commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.78% of the workforce in Poteau, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Poteau, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Poteau, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Poteau, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Poteau, OK (1.89k out of 8.43k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Poteau, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

80.3% of the population of Poteau, OK has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 9.91% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Le Flore County, OK see 3561 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.252% decrease from the previous year (3570 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3329 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 292 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Le Flore County, OK.

3,561 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Le Flore County, OK

Primary care physicians in Le Flore County, OK see an average of 3,561 patients per year. This represents a 0.252% decrease from the previous year (3,570 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Le Flore County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19.7%

Uninsured

30.7%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

9.91%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Poteau, OK declined by 7.19% from 21.2% to 19.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Poteau, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.