Okeechobee County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Okeechobee County is located in Florida with a total population of 40,249. It is the 47th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Okeechobee County is 40.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Okeechobee County is $52,288. This is 27% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $179,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Okeechobee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.