Muskogee County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Oklahoma

The population of Muskogee County, Oklahoma is 66,471 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $51,999, the median home value is $138,800, and the median age is 38.2.

The population of Muskogee County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (71,121 → 66,752), a -0.45% annualized rate.

Muskogee County within Oklahoma · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

66,471

Population

-0.45%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$51,999

Median Income

$138,800

Median Home Value

Muskogee County covers 811 sq mi of land at 82.0 people per square mile.

About Muskogee County, OK

The poverty rate is what most separates Muskogee County from the typical county: 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Muskogee County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 66,471. It ranks #11 among counties in Oklahoma by population.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $51,999, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 14.7%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $138,800, with typical rent around $824.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 19.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 6.7% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Muskogee County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Muskogee County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Muskogee County had a population of 71,121 in 2010 and 66,752 in 2024, a -6.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 71,121 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.45%.

Muskogee County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

66,752

Population (2024)

71,121

Population (2010)

71,121

Peak (2010)

-0.45%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	71,121	-	-	estimate
2011	70,769	-352	-0.49%	estimate
2012	70,538	-231	-0.33%	estimate
2013	70,193	-345	-0.49%	estimate
2014	69,751	-442	-0.63%	estimate
2015	69,349	-402	-0.58%	estimate
2016	69,028	-321	-0.46%	estimate
2017	69,089	+61	+0.09%	estimate
2018	68,431	-658	-0.95%	estimate
2019	68,097	-334	-0.49%	estimate
2020	66,245	-1,852	-2.72%	estimate
2021	66,274	+29	+0.04%	estimate
2022	66,293	+19	+0.03%	estimate
2023	66,656	+363	+0.55%	estimate
2024	66,752	+96	+0.14%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	55.9%
Black or African American	9.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	26.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.2

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

17.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

7.0%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

6.4%

25–34

12.7%

35–44

13.0%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

5.3%

60–64

7.2%

65–74

10.1%

75–84

5.2%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 20.2% · Seniors (65+): 17.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$51,999$-11,604 vs state
Mean household income	$69,594
Per-capita income	$27,090
Poverty rate	14.7%+3.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	49.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

24.4%

Manufacturing

14.4%

Public administration

9.8%

Education & health care

8.9%

Construction

6.1%

Retail trade

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.3%

Finance & real estate

5.0%

The largest employment sector in Muskogee County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.2%

Carpool

81.9%

Public transit

6.7%

Work from home

21.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$138,800$-47,100 vs state

Median home value

$824

Median rent

66.4%

Homeownership rate

29,363

Total housing units

87.8%

Occupied

12.2%

Vacant

33.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.6%

With health insurance

91.6%

With broadband internet

27.0%

Foreign-born

9.2%

Veterans (18+)

23.8%

With a disability

94.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.0%

High School+

19.0%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (688,693)Tulsa (412,322)Norman (128,714)Broken Arrow (115,919)Edmond (95,618)Lawton (90,662)Moore (63,045)Midwest City (58,170)Enid (50,821)Stillwater (48,818)All Oklahoma cities →

Other counties in Oklahoma

Oklahoma County (800,487)Tulsa County (673,708)Cleveland County (297,545)Canadian County (162,621)Comanche County (121,699)Rogers County (97,235)Wagoner County (84,339)Payne County (82,290)Pottawatomie County (73,011)Creek County (72,353)All Oklahoma counties →

Part of Oklahoma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Muskogee County, Oklahoma has a population of 66,471 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 82 people per square mile.

The population of Muskogee County has declined 6.1% since 2010 (71,121 → 66,752), a -0.45% annualized rate.

The median household income in Muskogee County, Oklahoma is $51,999, with mean (average) household income of $69,594 and per-capita income of $27,090. 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Muskogee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (55.9%), Hispanic or Latino (26.8%), Black or African American (9.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Muskogee County, Oklahoma is 38.2 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Muskogee County is $138,800 and median monthly rent is $824. 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 29,363 total housing units, 12.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Muskogee County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Muskogee County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.