Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40107 Republican

Located in Oklahoma, Okfuskee County has a population of 11,278 residents and a median age of 40.5 years, making it the #2,400 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 25.8%. The median home value is $115,900, and the median household income is $48,363, which is 36% below the national median.

11,278
Population
#2,400 of 3,222
$48,363
Median Income
-35.6% #2,862 of 3,222
40.5 years
Median Age
+4.1% #1,967 of 3,222
25.8%
Poverty Rate
+105.0% #3,021 of 3,222

Demographics

Okfuskee County has a population of 11,278, making it the #2,400 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Okfuskee County is $48,363, ranking #2,862 out of 3,222 counties — 35.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.8% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.

Income#2,862
$48,363
-35.6%
vs nation
11th percentile
Per Capita#2,988
$24,548
-40.5%
vs nation
7th percentile
Poverty#3,021
25.8%
+105.0%
vs nation
6th percentile
Unemployment#1,008
3.5%
-33.2%
vs nation
69th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Okfuskee County is $115,900 (-58.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $716/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.8%.

Home Value#2,745
$115,900
-58.9%
vs nation
15th percentile
Rent#2,663
$716
-38.4%
vs nation
17th percentile
Homeownership#2,421
68.8%
+6.9%
vs nation
25th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Okfuskee County, 14.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 57.6% below the national average, ranking #2,906 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.3% −57.6% vs nation
Rank #2,906 of 3,222
10th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Okfuskee County is 68.8 years. 27.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 15.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,959
68.8
-8.5%
vs nation
3th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,934
27.2%
+39.0%
vs nation
7th percentile
Diabetes#2,931
14.7%
+32.1%
vs nation
7th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,226
39.7%
+6.4%
vs nation
29th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,894
6.5
+15.6%
vs nation
8th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,999
5.6
+26.3%
vs nation
5th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,656
15.1%
+43.9%
vs nation
16th percentile
Physical Inactivity#3,078
37.3%
+41.4%
vs nation
2th percentile
Food Insecurity#3,020
20.9%
+45.1%
vs nation
4th percentile

Substance Use

24.0% of adults in Okfuskee County smoke , 44.6% are obese , and 14.5% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,944
24.0%
+33.6%
vs nation
6th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,989
44.6%
+17.7%
vs nation
5th percentile
Excessive Drinking#114
14.5%
-26.9%
vs nation
96th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Okfuskee County is 13.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.0 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 31.5 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,313
13.3
+66.6%
vs nation
15th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,247
18.0
-8.5%
vs nation
51th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2,001
24.1
+34.6%
vs nation
19th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,476
31.5
+55.6%
vs nation
12th percentile

Families & Children

28.1% of children in Okfuskee County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 43.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,877
43.5
+99.0%
vs nation
4th percentile
Child Poverty#2,740
28.1%
+48.0%
vs nation
13th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Okfuskee County is 44.1%. The mean commute time is 28.1 min, which is 1.7% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
44.1% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
28.1 min +1.7% vs nation
Rank #1,255 of 3,222
61th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Okfuskee County voted Republican with a margin of 55.8%. The vote was 21.4% Dem / 77.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.3 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +55.8%
21.4% 77.2%
Dem 3,988 votes Rep
2020 REP +53.5%
22.2% 75.7%
Dem 4,038 votes Rep
2016 REP +47.0%
24% 71%
Dem 3,933 votes Rep
2012 REP +30.0%
35% 65%
Dem 3,579 votes Rep
2008 REP +28.2%
35.9% 64.1%
Dem 4,123 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma has a total population of 11,278, making it the 2,400th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Okfuskee County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Okfuskee County is $48,363, which ranks #2,862 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.

The median home value in Okfuskee County is $115,900, 58.9% below the national median. Renters in Okfuskee County pay a median gross rent of $716 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Okfuskee County, 14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.

Okfuskee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.1% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (17.7%) and Two or More Races (10.8%).

All data for Okfuskee 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.