Poteau, OK Demographics

A map of Poteau's Population by Race

Poteau, Oklahoma had a population of 8,807 in 2020. It was 61.4% White, 1.2% Black, 0.9% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic, 13.3% Native American/Other, and 9.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Poteau, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Poteau is the 49th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Poteau's White Population

5,407 residents of Poteau identify as White, or 61.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Poteau roughly similar to the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Poteau is ranked #541 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Poteau is more White than neighboring Heavener (44.8% White). Poteau is less White than neighboring Howe (69.9% White), Wister (68% White), Shady Point (71.8% White), and Monroe (84.8% White).

Poteau's Black Population

102 residents of Poteau identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Poteau slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Poteau is ranked #261 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Poteau is more Black than neighboring Howe (1% Black), Wister (0.2% Black), Shady Point (0.3% Black), Monroe (0% Black), and Heavener (0.1% Black).

Poteau's Asian Population

82 residents of Poteau identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Poteau roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Poteau is ranked #116 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Poteau is more Asian than neighboring Howe (0.5% Asian), Wister (0.4% Asian), Shady Point (0.6% Asian), Monroe (0% Asian), and Heavener (0.3% Asian).

Poteau's Hispanic Population

1,180 residents of Poteau identify as Hispanic, or 13.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Poteau roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Poteau is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Poteau is more Hispanic than neighboring Howe (6.1% Hispanic), Wister (5.9% Hispanic), Shady Point (3.9% Hispanic), and Monroe (3.7% Hispanic). Poteau is less Hispanic than neighboring Heavener (36.9% Hispanic).

Poteau's Native American/Other Population

1,168 residents of Poteau identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 13.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Poteau roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Poteau is ranked #370 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Poteau is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monroe (8.5% Native American/Other), and Heavener (10.6% Native American/Other). Poteau is less Native American/Other than neighboring Howe (14.2% Native American/Other), Wister (16.8% Native American/Other), and Shady Point (14.3% Native American/Other).

Poteau's Multiracial Population

868 residents of Poteau identify as Multiracial, or 9.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Poteau roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Poteau is ranked #397 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Poteau is more Multiracial than neighboring Howe (8.3% Multiracial), Wister (8.7% Multiracial), Shady Point (9.1% Multiracial), Monroe (3% Multiracial), and Heavener (7.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.