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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Okeechobee County

Florida · 35,910 residents · 769.286 sq mi
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Okeechobee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,456. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,910
+21%since 1990
from 29,627 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+6%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K32K35K39K42K1990201020202024Okeechobee County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,456
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,427 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,553
+49%since 1990
from $9,792 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.0%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−17%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(25,072)
Black6.2%(1,848)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(3,522)
Asian0.3%(89)
Diversity Score50.9%(15,084)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(25,699)
Black7.8%(2,796)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(6,684)
Asian0.6%(228)
Diversity Score53.9%(19,359)
Diversity Score
54
+6%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+5%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Compare Okeechobee County to nearby counties

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Home value$347,300+442%
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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY VS
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Home value$187,900+193%
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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okeechobee County, Florida?

Okeechobee County, Florida has about 35,910 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Okeechobee County, Florida?

The typical household in Okeechobee County, Florida earns about $30,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okeechobee County, Florida expensive?

In Okeechobee County, Florida, the median home is worth about $64,100, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Okeechobee County, Florida?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Okeechobee County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okeechobee County, Florida?

About 16.0% of people in Okeechobee County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okeechobee County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Okeechobee County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,283 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 9101.01Census Tract 9106.01Census Tract 9102.02Census Tract 9104.03Census Tract 9105Census Tract 9102.01Census Tract 9104.01Census Tract 9101.02Census Tract 9104.02Census Tract 9103Census Tract 9106.02Census Tract 9900
1 ZIP code
ZIP 34972
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