| Place Name | Poteau |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 74953 |
| County | Le Flore County |
| Area Code(s) | 539,918 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 8,502 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 3.37% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 72.62% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Oklahoma 2nd |
| State House Districts | 3 |
| State Senate Districts | 4,5 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 72.62% |
| African American | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 10.53% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 15.41% |