Okeechobee County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,816 | — | #1,191 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,984 | -22.8% | #2,258 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $193,000 | -31.5% | #1,482 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,082 | -7.0% | #764 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | +42.8% | #2,450 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Okeechobee County has a population of 40,816, making it the #1,191 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Okeechobee County is $57,984, ranking #2,258 out of 3,222 counties — 22.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Okeechobee County is $193,000 (-31.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,082/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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82.8% of residents in Okeechobee County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.8% below the national rate.
About Okeechobee County, Florida
Okeechobee County, Florida has a total population of 40,816, making it the 1,191st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Okeechobee County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Okeechobee County is $57,984, which ranks #2,258 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Okeechobee County is $193,000, 31.5% below the national median. Renters in Okeechobee County pay a median gross rent of $1,082 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Okeechobee County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.9 min.
Okeechobee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 61.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.5%).
All data for Okeechobee County, Florida 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.