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Tecumseh, OK
City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
Population
6,332
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
422
ZIP codes
0
Tecumseh and its ZIP codes
Tecumseh at a glance
- Tecumseh is about 7.2 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 65th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $48,573, 25% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,500 (39% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $805 a month.
Local data for Tecumseh, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tecumseh, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,573
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$122,500
Median rent
$805/mo
Homeownership
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (550), German Americans (545), Mexican Americans (218).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawatomie County. PPP loans are for Tecumseh.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,975
22,842 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$578M
FY 2026, $7,977 per person
How people get to work
Tecumseh, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tecumseh, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
726
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
115
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 29°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tecumseh, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Tecumseh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrooksvilleTown | 4.3 mi | 3 |
| Bethel AcresTown | 5.5 mi | 28.3 |
| ShawneeCity | 7.1 mi | 38.5 |
| EarlsboroTown | 8.3 mi | 9.3 |
| MacombTown | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| PinkTown | 9.8 mi | 36.1 |
| DaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| JohnsonTown | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| MaudCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| St. LouisTown | 13 mi | 9.4 |
| McLoudCity | 14 mi | 18 |
| SeminoleCity | 15 mi | 14.2 |
| TribbeyTown | 15 mi | 19.1 |
| MeekerTown | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| EtowahTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| BowlegsTown | 17 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tecumseh, OK in?
- Tecumseh is in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Tecumseh, OK?
- About 6,332 people live in Tecumseh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tecumseh?
- Nearby places include Brooksville (4.3 mi), Bethel Acres (5.5 mi), Shawnee (7.1 mi), Earlsboro (8.3 mi), Macomb (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023