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Okmulgee County

Oklahoma · 36,706 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 $45,319. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
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
36,706
−8%since 2000
from 39,685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K39K40K1990201020202024Okmulgee County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,319
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,305
+73%since 2000
from $14,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(27,395)
Black10.2%(4,030)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(772)
Asian0.2%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.9%(13,056)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(21,599)
Black7.5%(2,742)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,708)
Asian0.4%(160)
Other25.4%(9,311)
Diversity Score69.2%(25,384)
Segregation Score16.5%(6,052)
Diversity Score
69
+110%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma?

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma has about 36,706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma earns about $45,319 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 $85,900, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma?

About 14.2% 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 17.1% 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 216 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 4Census Tract 9.02Census Tract 7Census Tract 6.02Census Tract 5Census Tract 6.01Census Tract 3Census Tract 9.01Census Tract 8Census Tract 2Census Tract 1
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 74447ZIP 74437ZIP 74047ZIP 74421ZIP 74445ZIP 74431ZIP 74460ZIP 74456
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