Okmulgee, OK

Census Place

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2021 Population

11,330

3.72% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

1.16% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23%

5.12% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$36,258

14.8% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$76,500

9.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4,260

3.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Okmulgee, OK had a population of 11.3k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $36,258. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Okmulgee, OK declined from 11,768 to 11,330, a −3.72% decrease and its median household income grew from $31,572 to $36,258, a 14.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Okmulgee, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (16.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (11.3%), and White (Hispanic) (1.61%).

None of the households in Okmulgee, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Okmulgee, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Okmulgee, OK are Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (683 degrees awarded in 2021), Green Country Technology Center (111 degrees), and College of the Muscogee Nation (40 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Okmulgee, OK was $76,500, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

Most people in Okmulgee, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Okmulgee, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Okmulgee, OK is home to a population of 11.3k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.16% of Okmulgee, OK residents were born outside of the country (131 people).

In 2021, there were 2.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.65k people) in Okmulgee, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.91k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Okmulgee, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Okmulgee, OK was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
5.65k ± 314
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.97k ± 167
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.91k ± 273

3.07%

Hispanic Population

348 people

3.07% of the people in Okmulgee, OK are hispanic (348 people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
100,637 ± 7,689 people
Vietnam
11,889 ± 2,673 people
India
11,630 ± 2,644 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 100,637 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 11,889 and India with 11,630.

Foreign-Born Population

1.16%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

131 people

0.629%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

74 people

As of 2021, 1.16% of Okmulgee, OK residents (131 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Okmulgee, OK was 0.629%, 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

Vietnam
215 ± 91
Gulf War (2001-)
97 ± 51
Gulf War (1990s)
30 ± 31

Okmulgee, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Okmulgee, OK employs 4.26k people. The largest industries in Okmulgee, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (764 people), Retail Trade (756 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (447 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,917), Manufacturing ($53,484), and Wholesale Trade ($46,055).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,988. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.26k

2021 Value

± 389

−3.4%

1 Year decline

± 13.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Okmulgee, OK declined at a rate of −3.4%, from 4.41k employees to 4.26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okmulgee, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (534 people), Sales & Related Occupations (501 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (447 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okmulgee, 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

4.26k

2021 Value

± 389

−3.4%

1 Year decline

± 13.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Okmulgee, OK declined at a rate of −3.4%, from 4.41k employees to 4.26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okmulgee, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (764 people), Retail Trade (756 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (447 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

$29,539

Median earning men ± $3,315

$22,370

Median earning women ± $2,871

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($53,750), Wholesale Trade ($46,602), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,917).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($48,438), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,357), and Public Administration ($42,250).

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 Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% to $311B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

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 Okmulgee, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat 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

In 2021, universities in Okmulgee, OK awarded 834 degrees. The student population of Okmulgee, OK in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 1,685 male students and 1,008 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Okmulgee, OK are White (395 and 48%), followed by Two or More Races (163 and 19.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (162 and 19.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (54 and 6.56%).

The largest universities in Okmulgee, OK by number of degrees awarded are Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology (683 and 81.9%), Green Country Technology Center (111 and 13.3%), and College of the Muscogee Nation (40 and 4.8%).

The most popular majors in Okmulgee, OK are Information Technology (109 and 13.1%), General Interdisciplinary Studies (79 and 9.47%), and Registered Nursing (67 and 8.03%).

The median tuition cost in Okmulgee, OK 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 2021 was 2,693 (62.6% men and 37.4% 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 2021 there were 2,693 students enrolled in Okmulgee, OK, 62.6% men and 37.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,340 records, of which 32.2% were women and 67.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Interdisciplinary Studies
79 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded
Information Technology
58 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Okmulgee, OK was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 79 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
683 degrees awarded
Green Country Technology Center
111 degrees awarded
College of the Muscogee Nation
40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology with 683 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 519 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Okmulgee, OK, which is 1.65 times more than the 315 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 395 degrees mean that there were 2.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 163 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% 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 (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

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 Okmulgee, OK was $76,500 in 2021, which is 0.312 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $69,800 to $76,500, a 9.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Okmulgee, OK is 53%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Okmulgee, OK have an average commute time of 20.9 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.

Median household income in Okmulgee, OK is $36,258. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Okmulgee, OK was Census Tract 4 with a value of $47,063, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $35,761 and $31,143.

Housing

Property

$76,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,814

$2,292

Median Property Taxes

±$263

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

53%

Homeownership

2021

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53% of the housing units in Okmulgee, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 53.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4
Census Tract 3
Census Tract 2

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Okmulgee, OK was Census Tract 4 with a value of $47,063, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $35,761 and $31,143.

The following map shows all of the places in Okmulgee, OK 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.

$36,258

Median Household Income

± $3,138

4.32k

Number of Households

± 359

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.32k households in Okmulgee, OK grew to $36,258 from the previous year's value of $31,572.

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.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (9.83%)
Walked (4.95%)

In 2021, 79.9% of workers in Okmulgee, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.83%) and those who walked to work (4.95%).

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

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okmulgee, OK have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.23% 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

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okmulgee, OK (2.35k out of 10.2k 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 Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

82% of the population of Okmulgee, OK has health coverage, with 31.2% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Okmulgee County, OK see 2564 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.36% decrease from the previous year (2738 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2012 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 327 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,564 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Okmulgee County, OK

Primary care physicians in Okmulgee County, OK see an average of 2,564 patients per year. This represents a 6.36% decrease from the previous year (2,738 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18%

Uninsured

31.2%

Employer Coverage

24.7%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

2.77%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Okmulgee, OK declined by 8.33% from 19.7% to 18%.

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