Poteau, Oklahoma is a small city located in the state of Oklahoma with a population of 11,787. The population density in Poteau is 87 people per square mile, which is lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Poteau is home to many different businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events. Some notable businesses include Walmart Supercenter, Save-A-Lot grocery store, Brookshire Grocery Company and Dollar Tree. Year-round outdoor activities include visiting the town's nature park or taking a leisurely stroll down its trails. Other local organizations include the Wister Public Library and Poteau Chamber of Commerce. Finally, some popular local sporting events held in Poteau are football games at the Poteau High School Stadium and golf tournaments at Cherokee Hills Golf Course.
The population in Poteau (zip 74953) is 11,787. There are 86 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Poteau (zip 74953) is 37.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Poteau (zip 74953) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Poteau (zip 74953)
- 49.2% are married
- 15.0% are divorced
- 28.4% are married with children
- 18.0% have children, but are single
Race in Poteau (zip 74953)
- 71.4% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 9.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 6.2% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander