Oklahoma

Le Flore

48,129
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Le Flore

Le Flore, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 29,127. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 48,129.

Its recorded population peaked at 50,384 in 2010, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Spiro Mounds Warfare Period, Spiro Mounds Conflict Burials, Spiro Mounds — Caddo Warfare, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202048,129
201050,384
200048,109
199043,270
198040,698
197032,137
196029,106
195035,276
194045,866
193042,896
192042,765
191029,127
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Le Flore

Military engagements that took place in Le Flore, Oklahoma.

Spiro Mounds Warfare Period
1100
Spiro Mounds Conflict Burials
1200
Spiro Mounds — Caddo Warfare
1300
Spiro Mounds Conflict Evidence
1300
Spiro Mounds Raid and Trophy Artifact Cache
1350
Skirmish at Scullyville (Choctaw Nation — 1862)
1862
Skirmish near Fort Gibson (Arkansas-Indian Territory border area)
1863
Battle of Scullyville
1863
Engagement near Scullyville (Fort Smith approaches, 1863)
1863

Historic places in Le Flore

National Register of Historic Places listings in Le Flore, Oklahoma.

Spiro Mound Group
Redland
Conser, Peter, House
Heavener
Skullyville County Jail
Panama
Summerfield School
Summerfield
Tucker School
Spiro
Jenson Tunnel
Cameron
Poteau School Gymnasium-Auditorium
Poteau
Reynolds, James E., House
Cameron
Poteau Community Building
Poteau
LeFlore County Courthouse
Poteau
Hotel Lowrey
Poteau
Terry House
Poteau
Overstreet House
Cowlington
Arkoma School
Arkoma
Dog Creek School
Shady Point
Shady Point School
Shady Point
Williams School
Cameron
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Frequently asked about Le Flore

When does Le Flore first appear in the US census?
Le Flore, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 29,127.
What is the population of Le Flore?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Le Flore had a recorded population of 48,129.
When did Le Flore's population peak?
Le Flore's recorded population peaked at 50,384 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Le Flore?
9 documented military engagements took place in Le Flore, including Spiro Mounds Warfare Period, Spiro Mounds Conflict Burials, Spiro Mounds — Caddo Warfare.
How many historic places are in Le Flore?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Le Flore, Oklahoma.
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