Population 36,899 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Okmulgee County
Household size in Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.03 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Okmulgee County run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Tulsa area as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
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 Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.3 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.4 | +0.8 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Okmulgee County are younger than 39.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 39.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
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 Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Okmulgee County (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Okmulgee County has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Oklahoma counties.
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 Okmulgee County
Renters in Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 32.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 35.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 34.5% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Okmulgee County own their homes; 29.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 54.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, 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 Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 10.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 10.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 8.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.5% of the housing in Okmulgee 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.
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 Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1979 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1980 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1983 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Okmulgee County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $609 | $794 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $612 | $872 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $714 | $979 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $838 | $1,219 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$229 | +$425 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in Okmulgee County runs $838 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $229 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Okmulgee County
Bachelor's degrees in Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 25.5% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 26.2% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 27.7% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 30.3% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Okmulgee County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 88.4% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 89.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 90.1% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Okmulgee County is close to the national rate: 88.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Tulsa area overall (90.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Okmulgee County
| Period | Okmulgee County | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Okmulgee County runs well above the national rate: 7.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Few Oklahoma counties have higher unemployment: only two of 77. 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).
Okmulgee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okmulgee County | 2.53 | 39.3 | 13.1% | 29.9% | 14.5% | 1975 | $838 | 17.1% | 88.4% | 7.6% |
| Muskogee County | 2.48 | 38.2 | 14.1% | 33.5% | 12.3% | 1978 | $883 | 19.1% | 87.9% | 5.6% |
| Lincoln County | 2.59 | 42.1 | 10.8% | 19.7% | 9.9% | 1985 | $861 | 16.1% | 89.1% | 3.9% |
| Oklahoma County | 2.53 | 36.5 | 13.2% | 41.8% | 9.6% | 1980 | $1,291 | 35.4% | 87.7% | 4.9% |
| Custer County | 2.49 | 34.0 | 10.7% | 39.8% | 15.2% | 1978 | $852 | 31.6% | 88.5% | 4.2% |
| Van Buren County | 2.19 | 48.8 | 12.7% | 22.1% | 22.5% | 1987 | $809 | 14.5% | 87.4% | 3.8% |
| Roger Mills County | 2.37 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 16.9% | 23.5% | 1974 | $798 | 24.9% | 94.3% | 3.2% |
| Cleburne County | 2.42 | 48.1 | 9.1% | 19.4% | 29.4% | 1988 | $903 | 18.1% | 88.3% | 6.3% |
| Independence County | 2.60 | 39.9 | 10.1% | 30.8% | 12.8% | 1987 | $816 | 18.3% | 88.5% | 3.7% |
| Jackson County | 2.42 | 39.0 | 13.4% | 34.5% | 16.4% | 1973 | $708 | 14.7% | 84.9% | 9.3% |
| Roberts County | 2.58 | 40.0 | 2.8% | 14.9% | 17.8% | 1966 | $859 | 20.5% | 93.8% | 0.5% |
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 Okmulgee 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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