Okemah, OK

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2023 Population

3,058

0.65% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

34.4

0.88% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

43.6%

16.9% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$32,232

7.6% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$65,000

7.08% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

986

6.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Okemah, OK had a population of 3.06k people with a median age of 34.4 and a median household income of $32,232. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Okemah, OK declined from 3,078 to 3,058, a −0.65% decrease and its median household income declined from $34,882 to $32,232, a −7.6% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Okemah, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (25.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.86%).

None of the households in Okemah, OK 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.

100% of the residents in Okemah, OK are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Okemah, OK was $65,000, and the homeownership rate was 42.7%.

Most people in Okemah, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Okemah, OK was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Okemah, OK is home to a population of 3.06k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.294% of Okemah, OK residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

In 2023, there were 2.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.82k people) in Okemah, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 784 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 266 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Okemah, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Okemah, OK was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Okemah, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.82k ± 146
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
784 ± 167
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
266 ± 89.6

3.92%

Hispanic Population

120 people

3.92% of the people in Okemah, OK are hispanic (120 people).

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

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,193 ± 7,747 people
Vietnam
12,454 ± 2,736 people
India
10,765 ± 2,544 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Okemah, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 102,193 Okemah, OK residents, followed by Vietnam with 12,454 and India with 10,765.

Foreign-Born Population

0.294%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9 people

As of 2023, 0.294% of Okemah, OK residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Okemah, OK was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
68 ± 65
Gulf War (2001-)
53 ± 39
Gulf War (1990s)
39 ± 42

Okemah, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Okemah, OK employs 986 people. The largest industries in Okemah, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (163 people), Retail Trade (135 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (135 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($50,682), Educational Services ($50,313), and Public Administration ($46,375).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,245. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

986

2023 Value

± 165

−6.72%

1 Year decline

± 25.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Okemah, OK declined at a rate of −6.72%, from 1.06k employees to 986 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okemah, OK, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (127 people), Sales & Related Occupations (117 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (96 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okemah, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

986

2023 Value

± 165

−6.72%

1 Year decline

± 25.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Okemah, OK declined at a rate of −6.72%, from 1.06k employees to 986 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okemah, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (163 people), Retail Trade (135 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (135 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Okemah, OK, though some of these residents may live in Okemah, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,453

Median earning men ± $9,942

$25,714

Median earning women ± $9,516

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,083), and Manufacturing ($33,819).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,000), Public Administration ($35,764), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,091).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during N/A, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall N/A in employment by N/A%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

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 Markwayne Mullin 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 Okemah, 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

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

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

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Took office following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 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 Oklahoma 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 2022, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.779% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (965k), Some college (734k), and Bachelors Degree (494k).

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 Okemah, OK was $65,000 in 2023, which is 0.214 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $60,700 to $65,000, a 7.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Okemah, OK is 42.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Okemah, OK have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Okemah, OK is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$65,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,512

$476

Median Property Taxes

±$98

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 Okemah, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

42.7%

Homeownership

2023

57.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 42.7% of the housing units in Okemah, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 44%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 809

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Household Income

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$32,232

Median Household Income

± $5,528

1.12k

Number of Households

± 158

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.12k households in Okemah, OK declined from $32,232 from the previous year's value of $34,882.

The following chart displays the households in Okemah, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Okemah, OK is from Okemah, OK.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.7%)
Carpooled (13.1%)
Other (5.5%)

In 2023, 71.7% of workers in Okemah, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.5%).

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

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okemah, OK have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.69% of the workforce in Okemah, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Okemah, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Okemah, OK have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

43.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okemah, OK (1.27k out of 2.91k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Okemah, OK is White, followed by Native American 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
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

83.2% of the population of Okemah, OK has health coverage, with 18.2% on employee plans, 36.9% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.86% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.6% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.8%

Uninsured

18.2%

Employer Coverage

36.9%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.86%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Okemah, OK declined by 7.73% from 18.2% to 16.8%.

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

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