Le Flore County, Oklahoma: commercial real estate data.
Le Flore County, Oklahoma had an estimated 49,854 residents on July 1, 2024, up 3.6 percent since the 2020 census base of 48,132, across 1,589 square miles. County output reached $1.75 bn in 2024, 798 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 16 7(a) approvals worth $17.7 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Le Flore County
How many people live in Le Flore County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202449,053
- Households17,997
- Average household size2.73
- Median household income$51,565
- Median age38.7
- Median gross rent$798 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$135,700
- Home value to household income2.6 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income18.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher15.4 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree4.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over32,936
- Population under 1811,953
- Share under 1824.4 percent
- Population 65 and over8,798
- Share 65 and over17.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6428,302
- Civilian labor force19,734
- Unemployment rate5.2 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over53.2 percent
- Rank by population among Oklahoma counties16th of 77
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1025th of 3,222
Le Flore County is the 16th largest of 77 Oklahoma counties by population. A median home costs 2.6 times median household income, which is affordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 24.4 percent against 17.9 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Le Flore County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202449,854
- Census 2020 base population48,132
- Population change since the 2020 census base3.58 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024264
- Births, 2024715
- Deaths, 2024721
- Natural change, 2024-6
- Net domestic migration, 2024200
- Net international migration, 202469
- Total net migration, 2024269
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20241,846
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents758th of 3,144
The county has grown 3.58 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Le Flore County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,130
- People arriving, from those returns2,402
- Tax returns filed by households leaving900
- Net household movement230
- Adjusted gross income arriving$48.9 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$17.0 m
- Average income of an arriving household$43,302
- Average income of a leaving household$35,444
- Largest single originSebastian County (254 households)
- Largest single destinationSebastian County (232 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian County | 254 | 519 | $8.8 m |
| Latimer County | 51 | 124 | $2.7 m |
| Sequoyah County | 45 | 113 | $1.9 m |
| Haskell County | 42 | 77 | $1.2 m |
| Crawford County | 35 | 82 | $1.4 m |
| Oklahoma County | 23 | 32 | $804,000 |
| Tulsa County | 23 | 51 | $807,000 |
Households arriving report $7,858 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Sebastian County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Le Flore County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.75 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.70 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.1 percent
- GDP change over five years28.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Oklahoma areas BEA publishes29th of 77
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1393rd of 3,127
- GDP per resident$35,705
Output grew 3.1 percent in the latest year and 28.6 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Le Flore County
- Covered employment, annual average11,691
- Establishments reporting1,044
- Average annual pay$42,224
- Average weekly wage$812
- Retail trade, employment1,494
- Retail trade, average annual pay$31,992
- Manufacturing, employment1,142
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$44,630
- Accommodation and food services, employment993
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$17,564
- Construction, employment520
- Construction, average annual pay$47,453
- Professional, scientific and technical services, employment476
- Finance and insurance, employment384
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 1,494 | 131 | $31,992 |
| Manufacturing | 1,142 | 38 | $44,630 |
| Accommodation and food services | 993 | 55 | $17,564 |
| Construction | 520 | 89 | $47,453 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 476 | 135 | $41,217 |
| Finance and insurance | 384 | 79 | $51,660 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 297 | 44 | $43,823 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 217 | 30 | $51,012 |
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,494 jobs, 12.8 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Le Flore County?
- Establishments, all industries798
- Employment at those establishments6,665
- Annual payroll$252.3 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents16.3
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Le Flore County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 202459
- Declared construction value permitted$11.4 m
- Single family units authorized59
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$192,960
- Units authorized per 1,000 households3.3
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Le Flore County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded16
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$17.7 m
- Average 7(a) approval$1,105,106
- Median 7(a) approval$415,850
- Largest single approval$3,726,300
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)181
- Jobs per approval11.3
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active10
- Distinct industries receiving approvals13
- Median 7(a) term150 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer31.3 percent
- Loans on real estate terms5
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter8
- Franchise loans3
- Franchise share of approvals18.8 percent
- Most active lenderArvest Bank (5)
- 504 approvals recorded2
- 504 gross approval dollars$343,000
- Average 504 approval$171,500
- Median 504 approval$171,500
- Distinct CDCs active1
- 504 jobs per approval6.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved35.0
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$18.0 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Le Flore County
Do SBA loans in Le Flore County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded3
- Paid in full3
- Charged off0
- Status: Cancelled3
- Status: Paid in full3
- Status: Exempt from disclosure10
Only 3 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Le Flore County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending8
- Poteau, approvals7
- Bokoshe, approvals3
- Heavener, approvals1
- Arkoma, approvals1
- Hodgen, approvals1
- Cameron, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Poteau | 7 | $7,152,600 |
| Bokoshe | 3 | $7,490,600 |
| Heavener | 1 | $2,235,000 |
| Arkoma | 1 | $382,500 |
| Hodgen | 1 | $215,000 |
| Cameron | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pocola | 1 | $81,000 |
| Spiro | 1 | $25,000 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Le Flore County?
- Land area1,589 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Oklahoma counties6th of 77
- Width, east to west35.6 mi
- Height, north to south60.7 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary8
- Residents per square mile of land31
- Establishments per square mile0.50
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Le Flore County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Le Flore County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 400484
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book17
- Of those, participating in the NFIP14
- NFIP participation rate82.4 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Le Flore County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Le Flore County (community 400484), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Le Flore County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 82.4 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202449,053
- Households17,997
- Average household size2.73
- Median household income$51,565
- Median age38.7
Common questions
Le Flore County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Le Flore County, Oklahoma?
The Census Bureau estimates 49,854 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 49,053, in 17,997 households, ranking 16th of 77 Oklahoma counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Le Flore County's population growing?
The population has grown 3.58 percent since the 2020 census base of 48,132, to 49,854 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 715 births against 721 deaths, with net migration of 269. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Le Flore County?
$51,565. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $135,700, which is 2.6 times income, and median gross rent is $798 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Le Flore County?
798 establishments, employing 6,665 people with an annual payroll of $252.3 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Le Flore County?
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,494 jobs, 12.8 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 11,691 jobs at an average annual pay of $42,224, or $812 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Le Flore County?
16 7(a) approvals totaling $17.7 m since FY2020, across 10 lenders, with a median approval of $415,850, plus 2 504 approvals worth $343,000 since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Le Flore County?
59 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $11.4 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Le Flore County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Le Flore County come from?
The largest single origin is Sebastian County, with 254 households. Arriving households report an average income of $43,302 against $35,444 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Le Flore County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Le Flore County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
Le Flore County
Cities and places in Le Flore.
20 Census places lie wholly or partly in Le Flore County. All 20 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poteau | city | 8,959 | 7 | Wholly in this county |
| Pocola | town | 4,423 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Heavener | city | 3,012 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Spiro | town | 2,269 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Arkoma | town | 1,976 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Panama | town | 1,415 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Wister | town | 1,105 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Shady Point | town | 900 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Talihina | town | 864 | None recorded | 97.1 percent here, 2.9 percent Latimer County |
| Howe | town | 791 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Rock Island | town | 684 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Bokoshe | town | 388 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Fanshawe | town | 357 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Cameron | town | 292 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
| Fort Coffee | town | 292 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Whitesboro | CDP | 191 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Le Flore | town | 145 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Cowlington | town | 132 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Monroe | CDP | 123 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Hodgen | CDP | 52 | 1 | Wholly in this county |