Le Flore County, Oklahoma

Le Flore County is a United States county located in the United States of Oklahoma. The county has a population of 48109 as per the 2000 census data. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 49802, It is the 15th largest in terms of population. It covers total area of 1608.03 miē (4164.78 kmē), of which, 1585.82 square miles (4107.25 kmē) of it is land and 22.2 square miles (57.5 kmē) of it is water, makes it the sixth largest by total area in Oklahoma.

Le Flore County Oklahoma
Map of Le Flore County, Oklahoma

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 48109 people, 17861 households, and 13201 families living in the county. The population density was 30.3 people per square mile (11.7/kmē), making it the 36th most densely populated county in Oklahoma. There were 20142 housing units at an average density of 12.7 per square mile (4.9/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 people, and the average family size was 3.05 people. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 26.1% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 49802, The racial makeup of the county was 81.14% White, 2.38% Black or African American, 11.09% American Indian, 0.32% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 5.03% from two or more races.

Le Flore County Oklahoma Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Le Flore County Oklahoma School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Le Flore County Oklahoma GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $27278, it is the 23rd poorest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $32603, it is the 22nd poorest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $13737, it would be the 16th lowest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.

In 2000, 11821 pupils and students, of which 49.89% are male and 50.11% are female, 24.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.72% nursery or pri school, 6.66% kindergarten, 48.41% elementary school, 25.19% high school and 14.03% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Fanshawe TownLatimer County, Le Flore County22.7222.590.13384172058321875
2Arkoma TownLe Flore County3.593.510.082180620.71346723718
3Bokoshe TownLe Flore County0.530.530450844.41110021250
4Cameron TownLe Flore County0.270.2703121158.91105523750
5Cowlington TownLe Flore County0.920.920133145.3932316591
6Fort Coffee TownLe Flore County6.446.430.0141264.11403926827
7Heavener CityLe Flore County4.944.920.023201650.41131323750
8Howe TownLe Flore County1.551.5506974491163625326
9Le Flore TownLe Flore County1.41.390.01168120.71468025833
10Panama TownLe Flore County1.521.510.0113629031287823385
11Pocola TownLe Flore County30.530.290.213994131.91462333566
12Poteau CityLe Flore County31.6728.643.027939277.21517526178
13Rock Island TownLe Flore County12.1812.10.0870958.61411530625
14Shady Point TownLe Flore County2.552.550848332.81309124453
15Spiro TownLe Flore County2.22.120.0722271049.51119518241
16Talihina TownLe Flore County0.840.84012111445.41040520875
17Wister TownLe Flore County1.471.440.031002694.31185120602
YearPopulation
April 2000 census48109
April 2000 Estimate48108
July 2000 Estimate48128
July 2001 Estimate48028
July 2002 Estimate48324
July 2003 Estimate48402
July 2004 Estimate48579
July 2005 Estimate48806
July 2006 Estimate49120
July 2007 Estimate49510
July 2008 Estimate49802
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school337339676
Kindergarten441346787
Elementary school296627565722
High school153014482978
College or graduate school62410341658
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Le Flore County, Oklahoma$27278$32603$13737
Oklahoma, United States$33400$40709$17646
United States$41994$50046$21587