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Muskogee Micro

Muskogee, OK · 1 counties · 66,708 residents (2025 est.) · 810.64 sq mi
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Muskogee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,619. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,444
−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: 281
Median age
37.9
+2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:66,708 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
66K67K69K70K71K1990201020202024Muskogee
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,619
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,897
+81%since 2000
from $14,828 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
−1%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+42%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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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%
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(35,586)
Black9.7%(6,415)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(4,961)
Asian0.8%(502)
Other28.6%(18,980)
Diversity Score77.1%(51,212)
Segregation Score18%(11,944)
Diversity Score
77
+81%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
+4%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

MuskogeeCENTRAL36,760
What's inside

1 component county

Muskogee CountyCENTRAL66,708
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskogee, OK?

Muskogee, OK has about 66,444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muskogee, OK?

The typical household in Muskogee, OK earns about $53,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muskogee, OK expensive?

In Muskogee, OK, the median home is worth about $153,200, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Muskogee, OK?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Muskogee, OK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muskogee, OK?

About 19.1% of people in Muskogee, OK live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muskogee, OK grown since 1990?

Yes, Muskogee, OK has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,634 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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