Poteau, Oklahoma

Poteau: City in Oklahoma

About

Poteau is a city located in the county of Le Flore in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,520 and a population density of 101 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,906 inhabitants.

The city was created 139 years ago in 1884.

Poteau locator map
Location of Poteau on Oklahoma map.

Quick Facts about Poteau

Population : 8,906 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Oklahoma (United States)
County : Le Flore County
Postal code : 74953
Phone Area Codes : 918
Area : 84.5 km2
Altitude : 489 feet / 149 meters
Capital city : Poteau is capital of Le Flore County
Establishment : January 01, 1885 (139 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 19:43:01 (21st December 2024)
Density : 105 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.33% (2010-2020)
LeFlore County Courthouse image
LeFlore County Courthouse
LeFlore County Courthouse image

Geography

Poteau is located at 35°3'13"N 94°37'25"W (35.0537100, -94.6235600).

Poteau map

Demographics

The population of Poteau increased by 4.33% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,520 - census
2011 8,575 0.64% estimation process
2012 8,588 0.15% estimation process
2013 8,631 0.5% estimation process
2014 8,689 0.67% estimation process
2015 8,742 0.61% estimation process
2016 8,828 0.97% estimation process
2017 8,879 0.57% estimation process
2018 8,892 0.15% estimation process
2019 8,863 -0.33% estimation process
2020 8,906 0.48% estimation process

Poteau zip code is 74953. County name: Le Flore, County fips: 40079

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People born in Poteau (6)

People born in Poteau, including comedian Argus Hamilton, actor Jackson Burns, politician Kenneth Corn, .

List

  • Rilla Askew (American novelist and short story writer) she was born in 01/01/1951
  • Mick Thompson (American politician)
  • Kirk Phillips (American football player, wide receiver) he was born in 31/07/1960

Schools in Poteau

College & universities near Poteau, OK

Code Name City ZIP
483717 River Valley Cosmetology Institute Poteau (OK) 74953-5260

Post offices near Poteau

Post Office Name City ZIP
Poteau Post Office Poteau (OK) 74953

Other cities in Le Flore County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Le Flore County , OK.

City Name Population Title
Pocola 4,153 Commune in Bihor County, Romania
Heavener 3,299 City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Spiro 2,154 Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States
Arkoma 1,894 Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States
Panama 1,358 Town in Oklahoma
Talihina 1,079 City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Wister 1,064 City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Shady Point 997 Human settlement in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Howe 788 Town in Oklahoma, United States
Rock Island 648 Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma
Bokoshe 496 Human settlement in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Fort Coffee 421 Human settlement in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Fanshawe 407 Town in Oklahoma, United States
Cameron 299 Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States
Cowlington 152 Human settlement in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Poteau distances to largest Oklahoma cities