Of the 8,843 citizens living in Poteau in 2019, 6,709 were old enough to vote as of Jan. 26, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
The bureau reported 3,430 of those people were female and 3,279 were male.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.
Statistical data for 2020 will be released later this year.
Percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Poteau
| Estimated Total | Percent of Total Population | |
|---|---|---|
| Males 18 and over | 3,279 | 37.08 |
| Females 18 and over | 3,430 | 38.79 |
Source: US Census Bureau
