Okmulgee County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Okmulgee County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 36,922. It is the 29th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Okmulgee County is 39.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Okmulgee County is $53,123. This is 16% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $114,600. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Okmulgee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Okmulgee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 88.2%.