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Muskogee

Oklahoma · 39,223 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 $33,553. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $76,700. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,223
+2%since 2000
from 38,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K39K40K1990201020202024Muskogee
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,553
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,418 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,773
+22%since 2000
from $15,351 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(21,119)
Black15.9%(6,254)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,781)
Asian0.8%(324)
Other19.3%(7,554)
Diversity Score77.5%(30,385)
Diversity Score
77
+49%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

Muskogee, Oklahoma has about 39,223 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Muskogee, Oklahoma earns about $33,553 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Muskogee, Oklahoma?

About 18.9% 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 23.5% 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 1,515 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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