Population 40,816 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Okeechobee County
Household size in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Okeechobee County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.94 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Okeechobee County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Okeechobee County (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Okeechobee County
Renters in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Okeechobee County rent their homes (26.1%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 57.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.8% of the housing in Okeechobee County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Okeechobee County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Florida. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $732 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $713 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $748 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,105 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$373 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Okeechobee County costs $1,105 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $373 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Okeechobee County
Bachelor's degrees in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Okeechobee County: 15.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.5% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.2% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Okeechobee County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally. Few Florida counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only five of 67.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Okeechobee County
| Period | Okeechobee County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Okeechobee County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Okeechobee County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee County | 2.64 | 42.1 | 13.1% | 26.1% | 17.8% | 1989 | $1,105 | 15.5% | 79.4% | 4.9% |
| St. Lucie County | 2.75 | 45.3 | 13.0% | 21.4% | 11.6% | 1995 | $1,825 | 26.2% | 88.6% | 6.5% |
| Glades County | 2.52 | 48.6 | 11.9% | 14.9% | 25.0% | 1993 | $892 | 14.0% | 76.6% | 5.6% |
| Indian River County | 2.46 | 53.1 | 9.1% | 19.9% | 15.5% | 1993 | $1,650 | 32.9% | 91.7% | 4.5% |
| Martin County | 2.50 | 51.1 | 7.4% | 20.4% | 17.1% | 1987 | $1,757 | 36.9% | 92.2% | 4.9% |
| Highlands County | 2.28 | 52.1 | 9.0% | 21.4% | 18.3% | 1986 | $1,160 | 20.7% | 86.3% | 6.8% |
| Hendry County | 2.92 | 36.8 | 19.8% | 26.4% | 11.7% | 1993 | $1,172 | 13.7% | 68.0% | 4.1% |
| Palm Beach County | 2.67 | 45.8 | 11.8% | 29.9% | 13.5% | 1987 | $2,192 | 40.2% | 88.7% | 5.3% |
| Hardee County | 3.12 | 36.6 | 17.4% | 28.6% | 16.0% | 1988 | $985 | 12.1% | 75.6% | 4.8% |
| DeSoto County | 2.64 | 45.3 | 13.3% | 27.5% | 18.2% | 1988 | $918 | 11.7% | 73.9% | 9.7% |
| Brevard County | 2.52 | 46.2 | 9.2% | 23.3% | 12.7% | 1988 | $1,688 | 33.8% | 93.1% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Okeechobee County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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