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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Muskogee

Oklahoma · 37,708 residents · 42.96 sq mi
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Muskogee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $39,500. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

37,708
−2%vs 2000
vs 38,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
878 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
36K37K38K39K40K1990201020202024Muskogee
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,507
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,418 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,436
−32%vs 2000
vs $15,351 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.5%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$298
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $403 in 2000
US average: $450
63.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.9% in 2000
36.3% rent
2.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(22,983)
Black17.8%(6,813)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,258)
Asian0.9%(337)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.9%(19,879)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69%(26,033)
Black18.7%(7,063)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(499)
Asian0.5%(177)
Other11.8%(4,435)
Diversity Score61%(22,997)
61
+18%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

Muskogee, Oklahoma has about 37,708 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Muskogee, Oklahoma earns about $19,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muskogee, Oklahoma expensive?

In Muskogee, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Muskogee, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

About 22.5% of people in Muskogee, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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