Le Flore County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Le Flore County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Le Flore County, Oklahoma has a population of 49,053, the 16th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $51,565 and the median home value is $135,700. The poverty rate is 19.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Le Flore County Quick Facts

Population 49,053

Median Household Income $51,565

Median Home Value $135,700

Poverty Rate 19.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.2%

Median Age 38.7 years

Homeownership Rate 72.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.4%

High School Graduation 85.5%

Cities/Places 20

Population 49,053 16th of 77

Median Income $51,565 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.4%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Le Flore County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	48,728	49,053	+0.7%
Median household income	$50,027	$51,565	+3.1%
Median home value	$121,600	$135,700	+11.6%

Median Household Income

Le Flore

$51,565

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Le Flore

$135,700

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.4%

$25K-$50K 25.1%

$50K-$100K 31.6%

$100K+ 19.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

10.8%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

51.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.8%

Renter 27.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $798/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.4%

18-34

20.5%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

23.5%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Le Flore County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Poteau	8,959	$50,511	19.8%	$157,400
Pocola	4,423	$50,545	17.3%	$151,100
Heavener	3,012	$34,408	33.0%	$59,200
Spiro	2,269	$41,848	20.6%	$100,700
Arkoma	1,976	$43,929	22.1%	$83,600
Panama	1,415	$47,136	29.0%	$124,800
Wister	1,105	$36,607	25.3%	$106,500
Shady Point	900	$52,375	24.3%	$104,700
Talihina	864	$40,500	22.2%	$72,000
Howe	791	$52,031	30.4%	$108,600
Rock Island	684	$45,114	28.1%	$134,700
Bokoshe	388	$33,646	24.3%	$80,800
Fanshawe	357	$47,500	23.8%	$144,600
Cameron	292	$53,125	34.5%	$75,000
Fort Coffee	292	$35,000	21.0%	$83,700
Whitesboro	191	$39,375	18.3%	$70,700
Le Flore	145	$38,438	38.3%	$68,100
Cowlington	132	N/A	60.6%	N/A
Monroe	123	$39,107	26.0%	$112,500
Hodgen	52	$29,750	5.8%	N/A

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Population Overview

Le Flore County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 49,053. It is the 16th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Le Flore County is 38.7 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Le Flore County is $51,565. This is 21% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $135,700. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Le Flore County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% 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 68.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Le Flore County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Le Flore County, Oklahoma?

Le Flore County has a population of 49,053, making it the 16th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Le Flore County?

The median household income in Le Flore County is $51,565 with a poverty rate of 19.4%.

How many cities are in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?

Le Flore County contains 20 Census-designated places.