Okmulgee County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 36,899 #1,288 / 3,222
60th
Median Household Income $54,029 -28.1% #2,533 / 3,222
21th
Median Age 39.5 years +1.5% #2,272 / 3,222
29th
Median Home Value $121,200 -57.0% #2,652 / 3,222
18th
Median Gross Rent $834 -28.3% #1,868 / 3,222
42th
Poverty Rate 18.0% +43.0% #2,458 / 3,222
24th

Demographics

Okmulgee County has a population of 36,899, making it the #1,288 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Okmulgee County is $54,029, ranking #2,533 out of 3,222 counties — 28.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.0% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.

Median Household Income
$54,029 −28.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,533 of 3,222
21th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,180 −29.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,551 of 3,222
21th percentile
Poverty Rate
18.0% +43.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,458 of 3,222
24th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.2% +36.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,845 of 3,222
12th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7% −47.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,399 of 3,222
26th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.6 min +0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,339 of 3,222
58th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Okmulgee County is $121,200 (-57.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $834/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.

Median Home Value
$121,200 −57.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,652 of 3,222
18th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$834 −28.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,868 of 3,222
42th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.1% +8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,285 of 3,222
29th percentile
70.1% Homeownership

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Health

87.0% of residents in Okmulgee County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% below the national rate.

87.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.0% −5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,696 of 3,222
16th percentile

About Okmulgee County, Oklahoma

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma has a total population of 36,899, making it the 1,288th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Okmulgee County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Okmulgee County is $54,029, which ranks #2,533 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.1% 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 7.2%.

The median home value in Okmulgee County is $121,200, 57.0% below the national median. Renters in Okmulgee County pay a median gross rent of $834 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Okmulgee County, 17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.

Okmulgee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.8% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (14.8%) and Two or More Races (11.6%).

All data for Okmulgee 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.