Okmulgee, OK

Census Place

2024 Population

11,348

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Alan Armstrong

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.4

3.89% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

20.6%

10.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$41,848

7.14% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

Population & Diversity

Okmulgee, OK is home to a population of 11.3k people, from which 99.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 1.26% of Okmulgee, OK residents were born outside of the country (143 people).

In 2024, there were 3.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.88k people) in Okmulgee, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.66k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.63k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2024 Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.5% of Okmulgee, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Okmulgee, OK was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Okmulgee, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.88k ± 298
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.66k ± 253
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.63k ± 325

3.69%

Hispanic Population

419 people

3.69% of the people in Okmulgee, OK are hispanic (419 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Okmulgee, 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

1.26%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

143 people

1.06%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

120 people

As of 2024, 1.26% of Okmulgee, OK residents (143 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 Okmulgee, OK was 1.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
164 ± 79
Vietnam
140 ± 59
Gulf War (1990s)
69 ± 58

Okmulgee, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Economy

The economy of Okmulgee, OK employs 4.18k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Okmulgee, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (820 people), Retail Trade (700 people), and Educational Services (573 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($190,083), Utilities ($85,625), and Information ($72,750).

Employment

Occupations

4.18k

2024 Value

± 386

2.83%

1 Year growth

± 12.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Okmulgee, OK grew at a rate of 2.83%, from 4.06k employees to 4.18k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okmulgee, OK, are Sales & Related Occupations (392 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (371 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (362 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okmulgee, 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

4.18k

2024 Value

± 386

2.83%

1 Year growth

± 12.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Okmulgee, OK grew at a rate of 2.83%, from 4.06k employees to 4.18k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okmulgee, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (820 people), Retail Trade (700 people), and Educational Services (573 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Okmulgee, OK, though some of these residents may live in Okmulgee, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,402

Median earning men ± $2,729

$31,797

Median earning women ± $1,607

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,125), Wholesale Trade ($55,313), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,893).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,769), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($40,028), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($34,302).

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 Okmulgee, 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 Okmulgee, OK in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 1,787 male students and 1,235 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Okmulgee, OK are White (579 and 55.8%), Two or More Races (177 and 17.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (158 and 15.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (64 and 6.17%).

The largest universities in Okmulgee, OK by number of degrees awarded are Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (814 and 77.9%), Green Country Technology Center (192 and 18.4%), and College of the Muscogee Nation (39 and 3.73%).

The most popular majors in Okmulgee, OK are Information Technology (113 and 10.8%), General Health Services (98 and 9.38%), and Lineworker (71 and 6.79%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,574 for in-state students and $10,184 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2019 in Okmulgee, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 97%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,022 (59.1% men and 40.9% 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

In 2024 there were 3,022 students enrolled in Okmulgee, OK, 59.1% men and 40.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,388 records, of which 33.9% were women and 66.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Health Services
98 degrees awarded
Lineworker
71 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
70 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Okmulgee, OK was General Health Services with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Okmulgee, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
814 degrees awarded
Green Country Technology Center
192 degrees awarded
College of the Muscogee Nation
39 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with 814 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 653 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Okmulgee, OK, which is 1.67 times more than the 392 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 579 degrees mean that there were 3.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 177 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($6,600) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Okmulgee, OK was $98,400 in 2024, which is 0.296 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $90,200 to $98,400, a 9.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Okmulgee, OK is 50.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Okmulgee, OK have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Okmulgee, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$98,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$13,485

$2,258

Median Property Taxes

±$254

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

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

Rent vs Own

50.8%

Homeownership

2024

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50.8% of the housing units in Okmulgee, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Okmulgee, 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.

$41,848

Median Household Income

± $4,868

4.44k

Number of Households

± 374

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.44k households in Okmulgee, OK grew to $41,848 from the previous year's value of $39,060.

The following chart displays the households in Okmulgee, 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 Okmulgee, 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 (80.9%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (4.08%)

In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Okmulgee, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (4.08%).

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

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okmulgee, OK have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.354% of the workforce in Okmulgee, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okmulgee, OK (2.13k out of 10.3k 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 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

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

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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