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.
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) |
Geography
Poteau is located at 35°3'13"N 94°37'25"W (35.0537100, -94.6235600).
Poteau map
- Official Website
Official website of Poteau
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 |
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 |
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