U.S. County · Profile

Okeechobee County

41.4KTotal Population
54Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+15.50%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Okeechobee County has a population of 41,427 as of 2023. It is located in Florida.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Okeechobee County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):26.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White75.3%31,195
Hispanic or Latino26.7%11,061
Black or African American8.1%3,356
Some Other Race8.0%3,314
Two or More Races7.4%3,066
Asian1.0%414
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%41
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Okeechobee County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$50,476
32.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,904
29.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.2%
67.0% above national average
Median Age
40.8 years

Income & Poverty

$50,476Median Household Income
$26,904Per Capita Income
19.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$50,476$69,244
Families$58,527$75,336
Married-couple Families$58,527$65,550
Nonfamily Households$29,669$32,043

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Okeechobee County, Florida.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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