Okeechobee County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 47th-largest in Florida

The population of Okeechobee County, Florida is 40,249 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $52,288, the median home value is $179,000, and the median age is 40.7.

The population of Okeechobee County has grown 5.9% since 2010 (40,014 → 42,369), a +0.41% annualized rate.

Okeechobee County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

40,249

Population

+0.41%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$52,288

Median Income

$179,000

Median Home Value

Okeechobee County covers 769 sq mi of land at 52.3 people per square mile.

About Okeechobee County, FL

Okeechobee County is a county in Florida with a population of 40,249. It ranks #47 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 40.7, older than the national median. The population is 54.0% male and 46.0% female.

The median household income in Okeechobee County is $52,288, below the US median of $74,580. 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $179,000, with monthly rent averaging $974. The homeownership rate of 74.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Okeechobee County reflects 16.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.0 minutes each way.

Okeechobee County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Okeechobee County had a population of 40,014 in 2010 and 42,369 in 2024, a 5.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 42,369 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.43%.

42,369

Population (2024)

40,014

Population (2010)

42,369

Peak (2024)

0.43%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	40,014	-	-	estimate
2011	39,854	-160	-0.40%	estimate
2012	39,693	-161	-0.40%	estimate
2013	39,464	-229	-0.58%	estimate
2014	39,550	+86	+0.22%	estimate
2015	39,833	+283	+0.72%	estimate
2016	40,767	+934	+2.34%	estimate
2017	41,248	+481	+1.18%	estimate
2018	41,601	+353	+0.86%	estimate
2019	42,141	+540	+1.30%	estimate
2020	39,656	-2,485	-5.90%	estimate
2021	40,034	+378	+0.95%	estimate
2022	40,416	+382	+0.95%	estimate
2023	41,603	+1,187	+2.94%	estimate
2024	42,369	+766	+1.84%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.6%
Black or African American	8.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.7

Median Age

46.0%

Female

54.0%

Male

20.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

4.9%

25–34

12.5%

35–44

13.3%

45–54

11.9%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

10.6%

75–84

7.5%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,288$-19,423 vs state
Mean household income	$72,468
Per-capita income	$27,836
Poverty rate	14.1%+5.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.9%
Employment-to-population	46.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.5%

Education & health care

12.0%

Construction

10.6%

Public administration

10.1%

Finance & real estate

8.3%

Agriculture

6.1%

Retail trade

5.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Okeechobee County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

73.4%

Public transit

6.8%

Work from home

26.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$179,000$-146,000 vs state

Median home value

$974

Median rent

74.6%

Homeownership rate

18,532

Total housing units

82.0%

Occupied

18.0%

Vacant

25.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

82.7%

With health insurance

92.0%

With broadband internet

34.5%

Foreign-born

9.0%

Veterans (18+)

19.2%

With a disability

78.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

80.0%

High School+

16.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Okeechobee County, Florida has a population of 40,249 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 52 people per square mile.

The population of Okeechobee County has grown 5.9% since 2010 (40,014 → 42,369), a +0.41% annualized rate.

The median household income in Okeechobee County, Florida is $52,288, with mean (average) household income of $72,468 and per-capita income of $27,836. 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Okeechobee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.6%), Black or African American (8.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Okeechobee County, Florida is 40.7 years. Residents are 46.0% female and 54.0% male.

The median home value in Okeechobee County is $179,000 and median monthly rent is $974. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,532 total housing units, 18.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Okeechobee County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Okeechobee County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.