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 140 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 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:13:13 (5th December 2025) |
| 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).
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- 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
