Okeechobee County's estimated 2026 population is 42,875 with a growth rate of 0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Okeechobee County is the 47th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 40,014 and has seen a growth of 7.15% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 32,095 adults, (8,169 of whom are seniors) in Okeechobee County.
Female: 18,997 (46.5%)
Male: 21,819 (53.5%)
The racial composition of Okeechobee County includes 69.12% White, 7.71% Black or African American, 6.78% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,213 | 69.12% |
| Two or more races | 6,235 | 15.28% |
| Black or African American | 3,147 | 7.71% |
| Other race | 2,766 | 6.78% |
| Asian | 313 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 142 | 0.35% |
Okeechobee County's average per capita income is $43,048. Household income levels show a median of $57,984. The poverty rate stands at 17.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,484 | - |
| Families | $68,838 | $89,743 |
| Households | $57,984 | $75,029 |
| Non Families | $37,215 | $45,535 |
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