Poteau
City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma
Poteau is a city in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, with 8,807 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shady Point, 5.3 miles NW.
- 8,807residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 26.6 sq miland area · 68.9 km²
- 331 / sq mipopulation density
- 74953ZIP code
About Poteau
Poteau ( POH-toh) is a city in and the county seat of LeFlore County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Poteau had a population of 8,807.
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Living in Poteau
- Median household income
- $50,511
- Median home value
- $157,400
- Median rent
- $853/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Poteau had 8,807 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,807 |
|---|---|
| Density | 331 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Poteau at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Le Flore County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,807 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.60 sq mi (68.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.12 sq mi (5.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0667° N, 94.6103° W |
| ZIP code | 74953 |
| Official website | poteau-ok.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4060350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Poteau
- Shady Point5.3 mi NW
- Cameron6.3 mi NE
- Monroe7.4 mi SE
- Panama8.0 mi NW
- Howe8.3 mi S
- Wister9.2 mi SW
- Rock Island10.9 mi NE
- Spiro12.0 mi N
- Heavener12.1 mi S
- Bokoshe13.3 mi NW
- Hartford, AR13.4 mi E
- Hackett, AR14.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Poteau
What county is Poteau in?
Poteau is in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Poteau, OK?
8,807 people lived in Poteau at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Poteau, OK?
The ZIP code of Poteau is 74953.
What is the elevation of Poteau?
489 feet (149 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Poteau?
Shady Point (5.3 mi), Cameron (6.3 mi), Monroe (7.4 mi), Panama (8.0 mi), Howe (8.3 mi).
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