Muskogee County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Muskogee County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 66,471. It is the 11th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Muskogee County is 38.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Muskogee County is $51,999. This is 18% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $138,800. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Muskogee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Muskogee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.