Okeechobee, FL

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2021 Population

5,279

5.29% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.8

8.08% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.8%

18.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$40,149

0.683% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$152,000

9.59% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Okeechobee, FL had a population of 5.28k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $40,149. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Okeechobee, FL declined from 5,574 to 5,279, a −5.29% decrease and its median household income declined from $40,425 to $40,149, a −0.683% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Okeechobee, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.7%), White (Hispanic) (28.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.62%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%).

None of the households in Okeechobee, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.1% of the residents in Okeechobee, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Okeechobee, FL was $152,000, and the homeownership rate was 61.8%.

Most people in Okeechobee, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Okeechobee, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Okeechobee, FL is home to a population of 5.28k people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 14% of Okeechobee, FL residents were born outside of the country (739 people).

In 2021, there were 1.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.78k people) in Okeechobee, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.49k White (Hispanic) and 455 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.1%

2021 Citizenship

94.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.1% of Okeechobee, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Okeechobee, FL was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Okeechobee, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.78k ± 499
White (Hispanic)
1.49k ± 537
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
455 ± 257

31.7%

Hispanic Population

1.68k people

31.7% of the people in Okeechobee, FL are hispanic (1.68k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Okeechobee, FL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

14%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

739 people

12.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

682 people

As of 2021, 14% of Okeechobee, FL residents (739 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Okeechobee, FL was 12.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
135 ± 77
Gulf War (2001-)
97 ± 157
Gulf War (1990s)
45 ± 64

Okeechobee, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Okeechobee, FL employs 2.35k people. The largest industries in Okeechobee, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (567 people), Construction (374 people), and Retail Trade (370 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,861), Educational Services ($49,375), and Transportation & Warehousing ($49,306).

Employment

Occupations

2.35k

2021 Value

± 440

−0.592%

1 Year decline

± 26.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Okeechobee, FL declined at a rate of −0.592%, from 2.36k employees to 2.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okeechobee, FL, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (331 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (316 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (196 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okeechobee, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.35k

2021 Value

± 440

−0.592%

1 Year decline

± 26.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Okeechobee, FL declined at a rate of −0.592%, from 2.36k employees to 2.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okeechobee, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (567 people), Construction (374 people), and Retail Trade (370 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Okeechobee, FL, though some of these residents may live in Okeechobee, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,298

Median earning men ± $11,694

$26,994

Median earning women ± $2,047

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($52,702), Public Administration ($52,212), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,042).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($37,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($28,871), and Retail Trade ($23,523).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 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 Okeechobee, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

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 Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Okeechobee, FL was $152,000 in 2021, which is 0.621 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $138,700 to $152,000, a 9.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Okeechobee, FL is 61.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Okeechobee, FL have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Okeechobee, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Okeechobee, FL is $40,149. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Okeechobee, FL was Census Tract 9106.01 with a value of $70,390, followed by Census Tract 9102.01 and Census Tract 9105, with respective values of $45,341 and $43,088.

Property

$152,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$22,116

$1,209

Median Property Taxes

±$247

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 Okeechobee, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

61.8%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.8% of the housing units in Okeechobee, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9106.01
Census Tract 9102.01
Census Tract 9105

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Okeechobee, FL was Census Tract 9106.01 with a value of $70,390, followed by Census Tract 9102.01 and Census Tract 9105, with respective values of $45,341 and $43,088.

The following map shows all of the places in Okeechobee, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$40,149

Median Household Income

± $6,711

1.96k

Number of Households

± 374

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.96k households in Okeechobee, FL declined from $40,149 from the previous year's value of $40,425.

The following chart displays the households in Okeechobee, FL 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Okeechobee, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Carpooled (8.64%)
Public Transit (8.21%)

In 2021, 78.5% of workers in Okeechobee, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.64%) and those who used public transit to get to work (8.21%).

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

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okeechobee, FL have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Okeechobee, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okeechobee, FL (1.05k out of 4.84k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 12 - 14.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Okeechobee, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Health

89.1% of the population of Okeechobee, FL has health coverage, with 34.4% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 25.2% on non-group plans, and 1.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Okeechobee County, FL see 2343 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.52% increase from the previous year (2308 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1627 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,343 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Okeechobee County, FL

Primary care physicians in Okeechobee County, FL see an average of 2,343 patients per year. This represents a 1.52% increase from the previous year (2,308 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Okeechobee County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

34.4%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

25.2%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Okeechobee, FL grew by 8.09% from 10.1% to 10.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Okeechobee, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.