Muskogee County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40101 Republican

Located in Oklahoma, Muskogee County has a population of 66,444 residents and a median age of 37.9 years, making it the #824 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.1%. The median home value is $153,200, and the median household income is $53,619, which is 29% below the national median.

66,444
Population
#824 of 3,222
$53,619
Median Income
-28.6% #2,554 of 3,222
37.9 years
Median Age
-2.6% #2,606 of 3,222
19.1%
Poverty Rate
+51.7% #2,582 of 3,222

Demographics

Muskogee County has a population of 66,444, making it the #824 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Muskogee County is $53,619, ranking #2,554 out of 3,222 counties — 28.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.

Income#2,554
$53,619
-28.6%
vs nation
21th percentile
Per Capita#2,812
$26,897
-34.8%
vs nation
13th percentile
Poverty#2,582
19.1%
+51.7%
vs nation
20th percentile
Unemployment#2,376
5.6%
+6.6%
vs nation
26th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Muskogee County is $153,200 (-45.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $849/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.5%.

Home Value#2,188
$153,200
-45.7%
vs nation
32th percentile
Rent#1,757
$849
-27.0%
vs nation
45th percentile
Homeownership#2,618
66.5%
+3.3%
vs nation
19th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Muskogee County, 18.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 44.2% below the national average, ranking #2,211 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8% −44.2% vs nation
Rank #2,211 of 3,222
31th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Muskogee County is 70.1 years. 22.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 15.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,852
70.1
-6.7%
vs nation
7th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,265
22.1%
+13.0%
vs nation
28th percentile
Diabetes#2,496
12.9%
+15.9%
vs nation
21th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,463
40.6%
+8.8%
vs nation
22th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,795
6.4
+13.4%
vs nation
11th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,724
5.2
+16.9%
vs nation
13th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,669
15.2%
+45.0%
vs nation
15th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,779
32.8%
+24.3%
vs nation
12th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,648
17.9%
+24.3%
vs nation
16th percentile

Substance Use

18.6% of adults in Muskogee County smoke , 44.6% are obese , and 14.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 31.0 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1,864
18.6%
+3.6%
vs nation
41th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,988
44.6%
+17.7%
vs nation
5th percentile
Excessive Drinking#99
14.4%
-27.6%
vs nation
97th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,222
31.0
-4.2%
vs nation
42th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Muskogee County is 10.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.6 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,219
10.9
+36.9%
vs nation
21th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,792
21.8
+10.6%
vs nation
30th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,841
22.0
+23.0%
vs nation
25th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,169
16.6
-17.9%
vs nation
59th percentile

Families & Children

26.5% of children in Muskogee County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 31.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#987
7.8
+14.4%
vs nation
28th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#2,428
31.6
+44.5%
vs nation
19th percentile
Child Poverty#2,625
26.5%
+39.5%
vs nation
17th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Muskogee County is 49.4%. The mean commute time is 24.4 min, which is 11.7% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
49.4% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
24.4 min −11.7% vs nation
Rank #2,074 of 3,222
36th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Muskogee County voted Republican with a margin of 37.5%. The vote was 30.4% Dem / 67.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.6 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +37.5%
30.4% 67.9%
Dem 24,357 votes Rep
2020 REP +33.9%
32% 65.9%
Dem 25,081 votes Rep
2016 REP +29.2%
32.9% 62.1%
Dem 24,193 votes Rep
2012 REP +14.8%
42.6% 57.4%
Dem 23,335 votes Rep
2008 REP +15.0%
42.5% 57.5%
Dem 26,583 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Muskogee County, Oklahoma

Muskogee County, Oklahoma has a total population of 66,444, making it the 824th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Muskogee County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Muskogee County is $53,619, which ranks #2,554 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.

The median home value in Muskogee County is $153,200, 45.7% below the national median. Renters in Muskogee County pay a median gross rent of $849 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Muskogee County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.

Muskogee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.6% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (16.8%) and Two or More Races (11.5%).

All data for Muskogee County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.