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Muskogee County

Oklahoma · 66,339 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 $41,633. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% 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 $109,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,339
−4%since 2000
from 69,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 86 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K67K69K70K71K1990201020202024Muskogee County
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,633
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,314
+57%since 2000
from $14,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(43,606)
Black13.1%(9,076)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,857)
Asian0.6%(394)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(29,637)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(34,857)
Black9.9%(6,545)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(4,499)
Asian0.8%(512)
Other27.4%(18,147)
Diversity Score76.8%(50,939)
Segregation Score17.3%(11,450)
Diversity Score
77
+80%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskogee County, Oklahoma?

Muskogee County, Oklahoma has about 66,339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Muskogee County, Oklahoma earns about $41,633 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 $109,300, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Muskogee County, Oklahoma?

About 19.8% 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 20.3% of people in Muskogee County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muskogee County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Muskogee County, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,739 residents, a change of about -3 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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