Poteau, OK is a small town in the southeastern corner of Oklahoma. With a population of 8,741 and a population density of 295 people per square mile, it is much smaller than the United States as a whole. Poteau has many businesses such as Walmart Supercenter, D&S Pharmacy, and Sullivan's Grocery Store which are all popular places among locals for shopping and getting supplies. There are numerous year-round outdoor activities that people can enjoy in the area including fishing on nearby lakes and rivers, camping at Talimena State Park or Lake Wister State Park, hiking nature trails at Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area or Heavener Runestone Park & Nature Preserve, and golfing at Cedar Creek Country Club. Other organizations in Poteau include the Poteau Chamber of Commerce and the LeFlore County Historical Society which both host events throughout the year that help bring more attention to the town. Finally, there are several local sporting events such as high school basketball games held at Wilburton High School throughout the year that attract visitors from across Oklahoma.
The population in Poteau is 8,741. There are 290 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Poteau is 35, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Poteau is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Poteau
- 42.5% are married
- 15.0% are divorced
- 27.2% are married with children
- 20.8% have children, but are single
Race in Poteau
- 69.5% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 8.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 14.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.9% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander