Town · Oklahoma
Arkoma, Oklahoma
Arkoma, town, in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Arkoma had 1,863 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,806 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,976 (±203). GEOID 4002650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,863
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,806 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,976 ±203
Median household income
$43,929
±$12,864 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$83,600
±$14,579 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$748
±$70 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Arkoma and what county is it in?
Arkoma is a town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 520 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Arkoma, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,863 people lived in Arkoma on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 1,806 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,976 (±203).
| Measure | Arkoma | Le Flore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,976 ±203 | 49,053 | no clear change |
| Households | 726 ±79 | 17,997 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.67 ±0.20 | 2.63 | +0.31 |
| Housing units | 833 ±75 | 21,249 | no clear change |
Arkoma's population since 2000
From 2,180 in 2000 to 1,863 in 2025: down 14.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Arkoma as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Arkoma?
The median resident of Arkoma is 35.3 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.2%.
| Measure | Arkoma | Le Flore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±1.3 | 38.7 | −5.6 |
| Under 18 years | 26.1% ±3.9 pts | 24.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±3.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±4.0 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±2.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.2% ±3.7 pts | 68.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±2.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±2.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±3.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 23.5% ±3.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.1% ±4.2 pts | 17.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.5% ±3.7 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.6% ±3.2 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±4.1 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±2.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Arkoma earn?
Half of Arkoma's 726 households earn less than $43,929 a year (±$12,864), against $51,565 in Le Flore County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $34,100 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arkoma | Le Flore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,929 ±$12,864 | $51,565 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,745 ±$6,085 | $67,356 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,377 ±$2,060 | $25,771 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.1% ±5.1 pts | 19.4% | −13.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.5% ±8.5 pts | 24.2% | −20.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.1% ±5.2 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±2.4 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9% ±6.9 pts | 81.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Arkoma?
Owners occupy 62.4% of Arkoma's occupied homes and renters 37.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $83,600 by its owner (±$14,579). The median renter pays $748 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Arkoma | Le Flore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $83,600 ±$14,579 | $135,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $748 ±$70 | $798 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4% ±9.1 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $988 ±$97 | $1,144 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.4% ±5.4 pts | 72.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.6% ±5.4 pts | 27.2% | – |
| Housing units | 833 ±75 | 21,249 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4% ±2.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.8% ±4.4 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.2% ±3.3 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±2.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.7% ±3.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.6% ±4.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Arkoma building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Arkoma in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Arkoma work and get to work?
82.8% of Arkoma's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.8%.
| Measure | Arkoma | Le Flore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.3% ±4.4 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% ±5.1 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.8% ±5.0 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±3.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±2.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.5 min ±2.5 | 24.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Arkoma?
1 census tract lies mostly in Arkoma (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 401.98Le Flore County | 2,101 | $47,396 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Arkoma) · Census block assignment files
How does Arkoma compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Arkoma is the 7,926th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 152nd-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Arkoma ranks 176th of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 152nd | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 79th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 157th | 229 |
| Median household income | 176th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 191st | 229 |
| Median home value | 206th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 167th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 71st | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 198th | 226 |
| Median age | 145th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 137th | 229 |
| Work from home | 105th | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 186th | 229 |
Arkoma's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Arkoma with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Arkoma?
12 of the 57 figures for Arkoma on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Arkoma are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Arkoma.