Muskogee, OK

Census Place

2024 Population

36,758

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

35.9

1.37% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

24.1%

3.24% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$50,213

3.03% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Muskogee, OK is home to a population of 36.8k people, from which 98% are citizens.

As of 2024, 3.71% of Muskogee, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.36k people).

In 2024, there were 3.28 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.9k people) in Muskogee, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.46k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.21k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2024 Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of Muskogee, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Muskogee, OK was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Muskogee, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskogee, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.9k ± 480
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.46k ± 337
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
5.21k ± 435

9.43%

Hispanic Population

3.47k people

9.43% of the people in Muskogee, OK are hispanic (3.47k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Muskogee, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
105,864 ± 7,883 people
Vietnam
13,987 ± 2,899 people
Guatemala
12,051 ± 2,691 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,864 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,987 and Guatemala with 12,051.

Foreign-Born Population

3.71%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.36k people

3.53%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.3k people

As of 2024, 3.71% of Muskogee, OK residents (1.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskogee, OK was 3.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Muskogee, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
942 ± 224
Gulf War (2001-)
574 ± 162
Gulf War (1990s)
486 ± 131

Muskogee, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.64 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Muskogee, OK.

Economy

The economy of Muskogee, OK employs 14.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Muskogee, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,353 people), Manufacturing (2,261 people), and Retail Trade (2,003 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,350), Public Administration ($57,707), and Utilities ($53,807).

Employment

Occupations

14.9k

2024 Value

± 824

2.53%

1 Year growth

± 7.61%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muskogee, OK grew at a rate of 2.53%, from 14.5k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskogee, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,662 people), Production Occupations (1,510 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,467 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskogee, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.9k

2024 Value

± 824

2.53%

1 Year growth

± 7.61%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muskogee, OK grew at a rate of 2.53%, from 14.5k employees to 14.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskogee, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,353 people), Manufacturing (2,261 people), and Retail Trade (2,003 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskogee, OK, though some of these residents may live in Muskogee, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,814

Median earning men ± $2,593

$31,918

Median earning women ± $3,152

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,750), Information ($46,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,064).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,385), Information ($63,250), and Public Administration ($57,693).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Muskogee, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (31.9%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Alan Armstrong

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on March 24, 2026
Took office following the resignation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.{{cite web |last1=Hoberock |first1=Barbara |title=Mullin resigns from US Senate |url=https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/03/23/mullin-resigns-from-us-senate-oklahoma-governor-to-appoint-his-replacement/ |website=Oklahoma Voice |access-date=24 March 2026}}.

James Lankford and Alan Armstrong are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

The student population of Muskogee, OK in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 822 male students and 679 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskogee, OK are American Indian or Alaska Native (528 and 41.9%), White (491 and 39%), Hispanic or Latino (156 and 12.4%), and Black or African American (61 and 4.85%).

The largest universities in Muskogee, OK by number of degrees awarded are Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (1,249 and 98.9%) and Elite Beauty College (14 and 1.11%).

The most popular majors in Muskogee, OK are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (137 and 10.8%), Welding Technology (130 and 10.3%), and Automobile Mechanics Technology (127 and 10.1%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $12,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Muskogee, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 60.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,501 (54.8% men and 45.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 1,501 students enrolled in Muskogee, OK, 54.8% men and 45.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 634 records, of which 39.9% were women and 60.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
137 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
130 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
127 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Muskogee, OK was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 137 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Muskogee, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee
1,249 degrees awarded
Elite Beauty College
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee with 1,249 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 662 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskogee, OK, which is 1.1 times more than the 601 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 528 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 491 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskogee, OK was $146,100 in 2024, which is 0.439 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $124,900 to $146,100, a 17% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskogee, OK is 55%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Muskogee, OK have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskogee, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$146,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,979

$8,153

Median Property Taxes

±$576

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Muskogee, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Muskogee, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55%

Homeownership

2024

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 55% of the housing units in Muskogee, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muskogee, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,213

Median Household Income

± $3,275

14.8k

Number of Households

± 762

In 2024, the median household income of the 14.8k households in Muskogee, OK grew to $50,213 from the previous year's value of $48,735.

The following chart displays the households in Muskogee, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Muskogee, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2024, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.454% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.2%)
Carpooled (8.37%)
Worked At Home (7.57%)

In 2024, 80.2% of workers in Muskogee, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.37%) and those who worked at home (7.57%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskogee, OK have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% of the workforce in Muskogee, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muskogee, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Muskogee, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muskogee, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskogee, OK (8.52k out of 35.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskogee, OK is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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