Unified School District · OK
Poteau Public Schools
Poteau Public Schools is a unified school district in Oklahoma with a community population of 11,812. The median household income is $56,571 and the median age is 36.9.
11,812
Population
140
People / sq mi
$56,571
Median Income
36.9
Median Age
Poteau Public Schools covers 85 sq mi of land at 139.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 52.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$56,571
Median Household Income
$28,202
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$187,800
Median Home Value
$849
Median Rent
68.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.6%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Poteau Public Schools serves a community with a population of 11,812 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Poteau Public Schools is $56,571, with a per capita income of $28,202. The poverty rate is 13.8%.
Poteau Public Schools is 71.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 52.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Poteau Public Schools, 84.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Poteau Public Schools is $187,800, with a median rent of $849. The homeownership rate is 68.6%.
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Data for Poteau Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4024870).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.