Okeechobee County, Florida Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Okeechobee County, Florida has a population of 40,816, the 47th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $57,984 and the median home value is $193,000. The poverty rate is 18.0%.
Okeechobee County Quick Facts
How Okeechobee County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,144 | 40,816 | -0.8% |
| Median household income | $51,394 | $57,984 | +12.8% |
| Median home value¹ | $130,455 | $193,000 | +47.9% |
| Median gross rent | $950 | $1,082 | +13.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 61.8%
- Black: 7.5%
- Hispanic: 26.2%
- Asian: 0.7%
- Other: 0.3%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 19.8%
- HS Diploma: 35.0%
- Some College: 21.2%
- Associate's: 8.1%
- Bachelor's: 10.5%
- Graduate+: 5.3%
Cities & Places in Okeechobee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee | 5,479 | $57,044 | 15.8% | $197,700 |
| Taylor Creek | 4,457 | $38,149 | 19.2% | $115,400 |
| Cypress Quarters | 1,697 | $38,352 | 35.0% | $220,000 |
Explore Florida Rankings
Population Overview
Okeechobee County is located in Florida with a total population of 40,816. It is the 47th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Okeechobee County is 40.8 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Okeechobee County is $57,984. This is 22% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $193,000. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Okeechobee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.2%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Okeechobee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Okeechobee County, Florida?
Okeechobee County has a population of 40,816, making it the 47th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Okeechobee County?
The median household income in Okeechobee County is $57,984 with a poverty rate of 18.0%.
How many cities are in Okeechobee County, Florida?
Okeechobee County contains 3 Census-designated places.