Le Flore County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Le Flore County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 48,728. It is the 16th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Le Flore County is 38.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Le Flore County is $50,027. This is 21% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.0%. This is 30% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $121,600. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Le Flore County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Le Flore County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

14.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.