Poteau, OK population by race
The table below shows Poteau's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,356 | 71.80% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 1.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 904 | 10.21% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 456 | 5.15% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,014 | 11.46% |
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Poteau population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Poteau has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Poteau's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Poteau population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.80% are white, 1.05% are Black or African American, 10.21% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.33% are Asian, 5.15% are some other race and 11.46% are multiracial.
Poteau 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Poteau is White with a population of 6,356 (71.80% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,014 (11.46% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Poteau, OK
By ethnicity, 1,405 (15.87% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 7,447 (84.13% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Poteau, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 5,875 (78.89% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Poteau, OK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Poteau's Non-Hispanic population.
Poteau Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 5,875 | 78.89% |
| Black or African American alone | 93 | 1.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 780 | 10.47% |
| Asian alone | 29 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 670 | 9.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Poteau, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,329 (94.59% of the total Hispanic population).
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Poteau, OK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Poteau's Hispanic population.
Poteau Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,329 | 94.59% |
| Puerto Rican | 18 | 1.28% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 58 | 4.13% |
Things to know
What percentage of Poteau, OK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 15.87% of Poteau population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Poteau, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,329 (94.59% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Poteau, OK have?
Poteau, OK has 93 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.05% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Poteau is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Poteau, OK?
With 84.13% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Poteau.
That being said, with a 10.21% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Poteau.
What is the majority race in Poteau, OK?
With a population of 6,356 (71.80% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Poteau.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Poteau, with 10.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
