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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Okmulgee County

Oklahoma · 39,685 residents · 697.443 sq mi
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Okmulgee County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,652. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $49,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

39,685
+9%since 1990
from 36,490 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+4%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K37K38K39K40K1990201020202024Okmulgee County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,652
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,368 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,065
+60%since 1990
from $8,799 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.9%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
27.5% rent
1.8
+2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(27,461)
Black12%(4,361)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(427)
Asian0.3%(108)
Diversity Score52.2%(19,035)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(27,395)
Black10.2%(4,030)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(772)
Asian0.2%(74)
Diversity Score32.9%(13,056)
33
−37%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−7%since 1990
from 23.1 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 County, Oklahoma?

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma has about 39,685 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma earns about $27,652 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Okmulgee County, Oklahoma expensive?

In Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $49,900, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma?

About 18.9% of people in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Okmulgee County, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,195 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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