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).
Counties served Choctaw Haskell Latimer Le Flore McCurtain Pittsburg Pushmataha
Largest cities in the region CityPopulation (2008 est.)McAlester18,388Poteau8,258Idabel6,851Hugo5,390Pocola4,464Broken Bow4,146
Demographics As of the census 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
External links Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma - Official site.