Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma
The Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO) is a voluntary association of cities, counties and special districts in Southeastern Oklahoma.
Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma | |
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Map of Oklahoma highlighting counties served by the Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma | |
| Established | 1967 |
| Number of Counties | 7 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21,275.4 km2 (8,214.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2009 est.)[1] | |
| • Total | 178,194 |
Based in Wilburton, the Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma is a member of the Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils (OARC).
Largest cities in the region
| City | Population (2008 est.)[2] |
|---|---|
| McAlester | 18,388 |
| Poteau | 8,258 |
| Idabel | 6,851 |
| Hugo | 5,390 |
| Pocola | 4,464 |
| Broken Bow | 4,146 |
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 175,957 people, 67,896 households, and 48,946 families residing within the region. The racial makeup of the region was 75.87% White, 4.54% African American, 13.20% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 5.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.
The median income for a household in the region was $24,786, and the median income for a family was $30,485. The per capita income for the region was $13,529.
References
- "Table 1. Annual Estimates of the Population for Counties of Oklahoma: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
- "Table 4: Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Oklahoma, Listed Alphabetically: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2008". United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2009-07-01. Archived from the original (CSV) on March 27, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.