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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Muskogee County

Oklahoma · 69,451 residents · 810.64 sq mi
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Muskogee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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
69,451
+2%since 1990
from 68,078 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 84 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+8%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K67K69K70K71K1990201020202024Muskogee County
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,438
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,407 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,828
+52%since 1990
from $9,756 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.9%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(48,949)
Black13.8%(9,422)
Hispanic / Latino1%(690)
Asian0.4%(284)
Diversity Score57%(38,777)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(43,606)
Black13.1%(9,076)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,857)
Asian0.6%(394)
Diversity Score42.7%(29,637)
Diversity Score
43
−25%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.1%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 19.1 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.

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Compare Muskogee County to nearby counties

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskogee County, Oklahoma?

Muskogee County, Oklahoma has about 69,451 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Muskogee County, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Muskogee County, Oklahoma earns about $28,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muskogee County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Muskogee County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $57,100, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Muskogee County, Oklahoma?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Muskogee County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muskogee County, Oklahoma?

About 17.9% of people in Muskogee County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muskogee County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Muskogee County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,373 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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20 census tracts
Census Tract 8.01Census Tract 7Census Tract 1Census Tract 9.02Census Tract 16Census Tract 12Census Tract 14.01Census Tract 9.01Census Tract 6Census Tract 14.02Census Tract 15.01Census Tract 13.02Census Tract 11Census Tract 3Census Tract 13.01Census Tract 8.02Census Tract 15.02Census Tract 10Census Tract 4Census Tract 2
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 74403ZIP 74401ZIP 74434ZIP 74436ZIP 74455ZIP 74469ZIP 74463ZIP 74450ZIP 74470ZIP 74423ZIP 74422ZIP 74468
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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