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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Muskogee

Oklahoma · 38,310 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 $26,418. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $54,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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
38,310
+2%since 1990
from 37,708 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.9
+5%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202437K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.5%(2,870)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.2%(2,768)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.7%(2,559)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.3%(2,795)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.7%(2,574)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(4,634)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.7%(5,247)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.7%(4,881)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.7%(3,325)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.9%(3,032)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.6%(2,533)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.9%(1,092)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,418
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,507 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,351
+47%since 1990
from $10,436 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
38.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic69%(26,033)
Black18.7%(7,063)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(499)
Asian0.5%(177)
2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(22,983)
Black17.8%(6,813)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,258)
Asian0.9%(337)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.7%(2,826)
Honduran0.3%(101)
Colombian0.3%(95)
Guatemalan0.2%(74)
Puerto Rican0.2%(72)
Argentine0.1%(38)
Venezuelan0.1%(34)
Cuban0.1%(31)
Spaniard0.1%(21)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(76)
Korean0.1%(55)
Chinese0.1%(45)
Vietnamese0.1%(44)
Nepalese0.1%(31)
Asian Indian0.1%(28)
Laotian0%(18)
Taiwanese0%(17)
Hmong0%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(25)
Ancestry
American12.7%(4,656)
Irish7.5%(2,773)
English7.5%(2,757)
German6.8%(2,505)
Scottish1.1%(411)
Italian1.1%(407)
French0.7%(255)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(241)
Polish0.6%(218)
Russian0.5%(179)
Swedish0.5%(179)
Dutch0.5%(173)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(137)
British0.3%(110)
West Indian0.3%(97)
Welsh0.2%(80)
Haitian0.1%(53)
Greek0.1%(33)
Finnish0.1%(30)
Belgian0.1%(26)
Iranian0.1%(24)
Czech0.1%(22)
Hungarian0%(17)
Arab0%(13)
Israeli0%(13)
Romanian0%(12)
Danish0%(5)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−16%since 1990
from 14.7 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(3,537)
Married58.6%(8,053)
Widowed3.1%(431)
Divorced12.5%(1,714)
Women 15+
Never married18.4%(3,010)
Married49.2%(8,024)
Widowed16.9%(2,750)
Divorced15.5%(2,532)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

Muskogee, Oklahoma has about 38,310 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Muskogee, Oklahoma earns about $26,418 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 $54,300, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

About 17.5% 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 19.2% of people in Muskogee, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muskogee, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Muskogee, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 602 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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