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Okeechobee County

Florida · 39,644 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 $46,097. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,644
+10%since 2000
from 35,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
52 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+15%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
28K32K35K39K42K1990201020202024Okeechobee County
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,097
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,456 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,133
+59%since 2000
from $14,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(25,699)
Black7.8%(2,796)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(6,684)
Asian0.6%(228)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(19,359)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(24,671)
Black8.4%(3,318)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(9,857)
Asian0.8%(332)
Other2.5%(1,004)
Diversity Score66.5%(26,381)
Segregation Score34.8%(13,814)
Diversity Score
67
+23%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okeechobee County, Florida?

Okeechobee County, Florida has about 39,644 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Okeechobee County, Florida earns about $46,097 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 $116,500, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Okeechobee County, Florida?

About 14.3% 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 17.8% 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 10,017 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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ZIP 34972
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