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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Okeechobee

Florida · 5,376 residents · 4.056 sq mi
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Okeechobee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,265. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,600. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,376
+9%since 1990
from 4,943 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,325 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,219 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+8%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Okeechobee
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,265
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,174 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,701
+25%since 1990
from $10,144 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84%(4,152)
Black11.5%(568)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(459)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score48.7%(2,406)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,834)
Black10.8%(578)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(842)
Asian0.9%(48)
Diversity Score55%(2,956)
Diversity Score
55
+13%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
−5%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okeechobee, Florida?

Okeechobee, Florida has about 5,376 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Okeechobee, Florida?

The typical household in Okeechobee, Florida earns about $27,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okeechobee, Florida expensive?

In Okeechobee, Florida, the median home is worth about $71,600, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Okeechobee, Florida?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Okeechobee, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okeechobee, Florida?

About 19.0% of people in Okeechobee, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okeechobee, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Okeechobee, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 433 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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