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 |
The Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma (KEDDO) is a voluntary association of cities, counties and special districts in Southeastern Oklahoma.
Based in Wilburton, the Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma is a member of the Oklahoma Association of Regional Councils (OARC).
City | Population (2008 est.) [2] |
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McAlester | 18,388 |
Poteau | 8,258 |
Idabel | 6,851 |
Hugo | 5,390 |
Pocola | 4,464 |
Broken Bow | 4,146 |
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.