Le Flore County, Oklahoma
Le Flore County: county in Oklahoma, United States
About
Le Flore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,384 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,935 inhabitants. Its county seat is Poteau. The county was created 118 years ago in 1907.
County Snapshot
Le Flore County at a glance
Le Flore County currently has 16 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
16
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Oklahoma counties
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PoteauPopulation 8,906
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Le Flore County
| Population | 49,935 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
| Area | 4165 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.9003,-94.7034 |
| Altitude | 522 feet / 159 meters |
| Capital | Poteau |
| Establishment | July 16, 1907 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 12:20:52 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Le Flore County is located at 34°54'1"N 94°42'12"W (34.9003000, -94.7033900). It has 8 neighbors: Polk County, Scott County, Sebastian County, Haskell County, Latimer County, McCurtain County, Pushmataha County and Sequoyah County.
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The largest city of Le Flore County is Poteau with a population of 8,906. Other cities include, Pocola population 4,153, Heavener population 3,299, Spiro population 2,154 and Arkoma population 1,894. See all Le Flore County cities & populated places.
Le Flore County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Le Flore County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau | 8,906 | City in Oklahoma |
| 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 |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Poteau
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Le Flore County decreased by 0.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50,384 | - | census |
| 2011 | 50,504 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 50,343 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 50,301 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 50,211 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 50,018 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 50,144 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 50,020 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,093 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,853 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 49,935 | 0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Le Flore County (2)
People born in Le Flore County, including baseball player and coach Fred Martin, American-football player Norman Leard, .
More notable people
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|---|---|---|
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| Tulsa | 403,166 | The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area. |
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