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Okeechobee

Florida · 5,254 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 $40,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,254
−2%since 2000
from 5,376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.1
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Okeechobee
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(336)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(330)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.9%(361)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196%(316)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(305)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(681)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.1%(582)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.4%(601)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.3%(647)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.7%(562)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.5%(343)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.6%(190)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,425
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,265 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,633
+55%since 2000
from $12,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$926
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+11%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,834)
Black10.8%(578)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(842)
Asian0.9%(48)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(3,196)
Black9.6%(502)
Hispanic / Latino24%(1,260)
Asian1.4%(71)
Other2.5%(131)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican28%(1,558)
Cuban1.5%(81)
Guatemalan0.4%(24)
Panamanian0.3%(17)
Nicaraguan0.2%(11)
Colombian0.2%(11)
Dominican0.1%(8)
Ecuadorian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino1.4%(77)
Bangladeshi1.2%(65)
Nepalese0.6%(33)
Ancestry
American9.1%(508)
German8.5%(476)
Irish7.5%(416)
English6.5%(364)
Italian3.4%(191)
French3.2%(176)
Dutch1.7%(96)
Jamaican1%(55)
Polish0.7%(41)
Scottish0.6%(36)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.6%(31)
Russian0.5%(28)
Swedish0.3%(14)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(12)
Welsh0.1%(7)
Swiss0.1%(5)
British0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.4%(717)
Married49.8%(1,139)
Widowed7.3%(167)
Divorced11.5%(264)
Women 15+
Never married36.7%(763)
Married38.6%(803)
Widowed15.4%(320)
Divorced9.3%(194)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okeechobee, Florida?

Okeechobee, Florida has about 5,254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Okeechobee, Florida?

The typical household in Okeechobee, Florida earns about $40,425 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 $138,700, and the typical rent is about $926 a month.

How educated are people in Okeechobee, Florida?

About 18.3% 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 18.4% 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 311 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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