Okfuskee County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Okfuskee County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 11,304. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Okfuskee County is 40.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Okfuskee County is $45,441. This is 29% lower than the state median of $63,603. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 27.4%. This is 79% 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 3.1%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $110,800. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Okfuskee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Okfuskee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 53% 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 83.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Okfuskee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.