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Poteau city, OK

ZIP 74953 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 74953

74953 has a population of 12,284 with a median age of 36.3 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
13.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.7%+17% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.7%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
15.6%-4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.7%+33% vs US avg
x
High school
36.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.2%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.9%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+49% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.3%+132% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.2%+44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.3%+561% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 74953

Poverty Rate
16.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.3%+132% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.1%+50% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.2%+44% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.4%+117% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.0%+63% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
38.3%+561% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,284
Median age36.3
Poverty rate16.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.2%
Hispanic11.8%
Black1.1%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born32.3%