City · Oklahoma
Checotah, Oklahoma
Checotah, city, in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. Checotah had 3,096 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,018 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,064 (±17). GEOID 4013650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,096
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,018 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,064 ±17
Median household income
$37,042
±$3,452 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$124,900
±$15,940 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$768
±$114 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Checotah and what county is it in?
Checotah is a city in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. It covers 9.0 square miles of land, 337 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 Checotah, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,096 people lived in Checotah on July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 3,018 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,064 (±17).
| Measure | Checotah | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,064 ±17 | 19,400 | −78 |
| Households | 1,266 ±109 | 7,784 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.20 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,462 ±122 | 11,895 | no clear change |
Checotah's population since 2000
From 3,481 in 2000 to 3,096 in 2025: down 11.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Checotah 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 Checotah?
The median resident of Checotah is 39.4 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 16.6%.
| Measure | Checotah | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 ±5.6 | 47.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7% ±3.5 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±4.7 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Male | 45.6% ±4.0 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% ±3.0 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.1% ±5.9 pts | 66.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.7 pts | 2.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 16.2% ±4.6 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 16.6% ±5.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.1% ±5.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±2.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 23.0% ±3.7 pts | 25.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.7% ±4.3 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0% ±4.9 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.7% ±3.4 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.8% ±4.4 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Checotah earn?
Half of Checotah's 1,266 households earn less than $37,042 a year (±$3,452), against $46,281 in McIntosh County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $43,711 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Checotah | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,042 ±$3,452 | $46,281 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,937 ±$5,590 | $64,137 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,648 ±$3,579 | $27,663 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.8% ±6.4 pts | 21.1% | −9.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.6% ±16.3 pts | 27.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.8% ±7.7 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.0% ±4.4 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.2% ±6.1 pts | 78.2% | – |
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 Checotah?
Owners occupy 58.1% of Checotah's occupied homes and renters 41.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $124,900 by its owner (±$15,940). The median renter pays $768 a month including utilities, and 38.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Checotah | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $124,900 ±$15,940 | $146,200 | +$18,814 |
| Median gross rent | $768 ±$114 | $780 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.1% ±14.8 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,049 ±$115 | $1,236 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.1% ±8.4 pts | 76.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.9% ±8.4 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,462 ±122 | 11,895 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.1% ±5.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.5% ±5.2 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.3% ±4.0 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±3.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.7% ±4.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.1% ±4.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
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 Checotah building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Checotah in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 1.3 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 Checotah work and get to work?
81.5% of Checotah's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.4%.
| Measure | Checotah | McIntosh County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.8% ±6.3 pts | 41.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±4.4 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.5% ±6.6 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±4.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±3.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5% ±5.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min ±3.2 | 26.7 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 Checotah?
1 census tract lies mostly in Checotah, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7797McIntosh County | 3,263 | $37,341 |
| Tract 7796.02McIntosh County | 2,831 | $61,625 |
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 Checotah) · Census block assignment files
How does Checotah compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Checotah is the 6,235th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 109th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Checotah ranks 215th 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 | 109th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 96th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 181st | 229 |
| Median household income | 215th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 169th | 229 |
| Median home value | 128th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 156th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 111th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 196th | 226 |
| Median age | 64th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 171st | 229 |
| Work from home | 54th | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 178th | 229 |
Checotah's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Checotah 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 Checotah?
10 of the 57 figures for Checotah 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 Checotah 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 Checotah.