Muskogee County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Name: Muskogee County, Oklahoma Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Muskogee County, Oklahoma has a population of 66,444, the 11th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $53,619 and the median home value is $153,200. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Muskogee County Quick Facts

Population 66,444

Median Household Income $53,619

Median Home Value $153,200

Poverty Rate 19.1%

Unemployment Rate 5.7%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 66.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.8%

High School Graduation 87.7%

Cities/Places 20

Population 66,444 11th of 77

Median Income $53,619 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.1%

Unemployment 5.7%

How Muskogee County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	66,471	66,444	-0.0%
Median household income	$51,999	$53,619	+3.1%
Median home value	$138,800	$153,200	+10.4%

Median Household Income

Muskogee

$53,619

$65,039

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Muskogee

$153,200

$199,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.3%

$25K-$50K 24.7%

$50K-$100K 31.6%

$100K+ 21.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.3%

$10K-$15K

6.1%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

7.1%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

8.7%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

4.7%

$200K+

3.2%

Employment

5.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0%|National: 5.2%

53.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.5%

Renter 33.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $849/mo 19.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.4%

18-34

21.7%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

22.4%

75+

7.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 58 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Muskogee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Muskogee	36,758	$50,213	24.1%	$146,100
Fort Gibson	3,808	$68,378	11.9%	$181,100
Norwood	1,752	$88,661	8.2%	$243,000
Warner	1,613	$55,479	19.9%	$108,600
Haskell	1,549	$33,750	20.7%	$117,000
Keefton	759	$56,438	15.8%	$252,100
Porum	584	$31,803	28.8%	$103,300
Simms	463	$79,417	11.9%	$120,700
Sand Hill	326	$46,250	22.1%	$133,300
Webbers Falls	316	$84,250	13.6%	$110,500
Oktaha	306	$54,583	20.7%	$105,000
River Bottom	244	$49,375	21.3%	$106,300
Braggs	222	$51,250	28.8%	$95,000
Briartown	132	$67,083	6.1%	$111,300
Summit	124	N/A	25.8%	N/A
Boynton	114	N/A	25.2%	N/A
Wainwright	103	$63,125	19.4%	$76,700
Taft	92	$32,000	31.5%	$59,300
Council Hill	91	$45,000	20.9%	$82,500
Sour John	80	N/A	25.0%	$67,800

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Population Overview

Muskogee County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 66,444. It is the 11th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Muskogee County is 37.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 37.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Muskogee County is $53,619. This is 18% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $153,200. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Muskogee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Muskogee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Muskogee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma 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 Muskogee County, Oklahoma?

Muskogee County has a population of 66,444, making it the 11th most populous county in Oklahoma.

What is the median income in Muskogee County?

The median household income in Muskogee County is $53,619 with a poverty rate of 19.1%.

How many cities are in Muskogee County, Oklahoma?

Muskogee County contains 20 Census-designated places.