Okfuskee County, Oklahoma Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. The estimated population of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma is 11,444 people, with a median age of 40.

We can look at the total population in Okfuskee County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,444
 -4.53% -5.89%
2020
11,987
 -0.66% -
2019
12,067
 -0.4% -
2018
12,115
 -0.37% -
2017
12,160
 - -

Population of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
59.9%
61.6%
 -2.76%
Black/African American
7.1%
7.6%
 -6.58%
Native
15%
13.7%
 +9.49%
Hispanic
4.4%
3.9%
 +12.82%
Asian
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
13.1%
13%
 +0.77%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40 +0.76% 39.6 +1.02% 40.5 +0.75%
2020 39.7 -1.24% 39.2 -1.51% 40.2 -1.23%
2019 40.2 +0.5% 39.8 +1.27% 40.7 -0.25%
2018 40 0% 39.3 -0.25% 40.8 -0.24%
2017 40 - 39.4 - 40.9 -

The median age of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 770 -9.53% 782 -4.51% 699 746
10 to 19 877 -10.73% 728 -13.26% 784 635
20 to 29 847 -3.52% 609 -6.3% 816 569
30 to 39 827 +0.89% 644 +1.32% 832 649
40 to 49 955 -13.08% 661 -15.01% 834 566
50 to 59 908 +4.34% 788 -14.17% 947 682
60 to 69 668 +7.15% 670 +7.8% 714 723
70+ 666 -18.86% 760 -7.09% 543 705

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma is $43,000.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Okfuskee County.

  • Under 25
    $38,958.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,214.00
  • 45 to 64
    $42,718.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,368.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Okfuskee County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Okfuskee County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma is currently $56,618.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.04% of households in Okfuskee County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Okfuskee County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Okfuskee County is $20,258.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Okfuskee County by the total population of Okfuskee County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Okfuskee County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Okfuskee County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Okfuskee County over the age of 16 is 9,080.

Of those people, a total of 44.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Okfuskee County is 41.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 500 29.20% 14.40%
20 to 24 years 656 67.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 729 61.50% 13.60%
30 to 34 years 737 58.30% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 1,368 54.60% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 1,583 60.90% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 822 49.90% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 690 35.20% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 1,152 14.80% 3.50%
75 years and over 843 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Okfuskee County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,963 44.90% 4.60%
Black or African American 732 29.40% 9.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,312 44.30% 5.20%
Asian 56 58.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 66 37.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 951 51.60% 10.00%
Hispanic or Latino 336 60.10% 2.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,745 44.10% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Okfuskee County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Okfuskee County is 3,799, with median earnings of $31,634.00.

Women in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma earning approximately 65.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,799 $31,634.00
Male 1,945 $40,307.00
Female 1,854 $26,568.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 332 $41,579.00
Business and Financial 82 $76,429.00
Computer and Mathematical 64 $39,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $70,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $113,750.00
Community and Social Service 91 $24,922.00
Legal 8 $36,667.00
Educational and Library 252 $42,368.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 57 $6,442.00
Healthcare Practitioners 212 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 245 $22,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $32,222.00
Law Enforcement 94 $43,409.00
Food Preparation and Serving 258 $9,545.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 114 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $17,813.00
Sales 204 $13,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 431 $26,506.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 90 $20,833.00
Construction and Extraction 269 $49,871.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 169 $44,205.00
Production 286 $39,808.00
Transportation and Material Moving 236 $45,167.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 174 $46,250.00 158 $31,603.00
Business and Financial 41 $88,295.00 41 $75,268.00
Computer and Mathematical 47 $40,417.00 17 $38,523.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $70,833.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 11 $118,125.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $51,094.00 72 $23,906.00
Legal 2 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 48 $65,625.00 204 $40,987.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 51 $5,865.00
Healthcare Practitioners 38 $59,286.00 174 $40,714.00
Healthcare Support 37 $9,792.00 208 $26,154.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $39,125.00 15 $0.00
Law Enforcement 85 $44,432.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 134 $7,647.00 124 $12,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 70 $21,154.00 44 $13,750.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 65 $18,906.00
Sales 62 $13,088.00 142 $14,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 43 $22,431.00 388 $26,534.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 84 $21,146.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 260 $49,483.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 163 $43,523.00 6 $0.00
Production 213 $43,417.00 73 $28,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 221 $46,417.00 15 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,780 households in Okfuskee County, with an average household size of 2.69 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,722 families in Okfuskee County with an average family size of 3.19 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,956 200 566 1,058
Average Household Size 3.15 3.65 3.64 1.13
Total Families 1,956 200 566 0
Average Household Size 3.13 3.22 3.39 0

Poverty

Of the 2,722 families in Okfuskee County, 19.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Okfuskee County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,854 housing units in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,780 77.87%
Vacant 1,074 22.13%

15.68% of the total 4,854 housing units in Okfuskee County are rental units. This is approximately 761 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,765 are occupied by the owner - or 56.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Okfuskee County is $595.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Okfuskee County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    254
  • Less than $500
    199
  • $500 to $999
    524
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    24
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    14
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Okfuskee County is $93,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Okfuskee County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    752
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    702
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    451
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    299
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    301
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    212
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Okfuskee County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Okfuskee County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    436
  • 1940 to 1949
    486
  • 1950 to 1959
    344
  • 1960 to 1969
    560
  • 1970 to 1979
    803
  • 1980 to 1989
    780
  • 1990 to 1999
    567
  • 2000 to 2009
    583
  • 2010 to 2013
    281
  • 2014 or later
    14

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Okfuskee County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    290
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,052
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,285
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,153

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Okfuskee County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Okfuskee County that commute to work in a particular way.

26 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Okfuskee County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    301
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    555
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    385
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    469
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    412
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    192
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    291
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    85
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    67
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    301
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    286
  • 90 or more minutes
    144

Summary

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Places in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

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