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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Okmulgee

Oklahoma · 13,022 residents · 17.217 sq mi
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Okmulgee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,344. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,000. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

13,022
−3%since 1990
from 13,441 in 1990
1990 – 2025
756 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 781 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+4%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Okmulgee
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,344
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,555 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,633
+66%since 1990
from $8,202 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.1%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 33.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
61.4%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
38.6% rent
1.7
−14%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(8,496)
Black23.9%(3,216)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(180)
Asian0.3%(43)
Diversity Score67.5%(9,068)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(7,589)
Black21.2%(2,760)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(238)
Asian0.3%(35)
Diversity Score52.7%(6,861)
53
−22%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.4 min
−1%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okmulgee, Oklahoma?

Okmulgee, Oklahoma has about 13,022 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Okmulgee, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Okmulgee, Oklahoma earns about $24,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okmulgee, Oklahoma expensive?

In Okmulgee, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Okmulgee, Oklahoma?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Okmulgee, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okmulgee, Oklahoma?

About 24.1% of people in Okmulgee, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okmulgee, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Okmulgee, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 419 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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