Okmulgee County, Oklahoma Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Oklahoma
The population of Okmulgee County, Oklahoma is 36,922 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $53,123, the median home value is $114,600, and the median age is 39.4.
The population of Okmulgee County has declined 7.5% since 2010 (40,082 → 37,084), a -0.55% annualized rate.
36,922
Population
-0.55%
Annual growth
53
People / sq mi
$53,123
Median Income
$114,600
Median Home Value
Okmulgee County covers 697 sq mi of land at 52.9 people per square mile.
About Okmulgee County, OK
Okmulgee County is a county in Oklahoma with a population of 36,922. It ranks #29 among counties in Oklahoma by population. The median age is 39.4, in line with the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The median household income in Okmulgee County is $53,123, below the US median of $74,580. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $114,600, with monthly rent averaging $811. The homeownership rate of 70.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Okmulgee County reflects 17.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.7 minutes each way.
Okmulgee County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Okmulgee County had a population of 40,082 in 2010 and 37,084 in 2024, a -7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 40,082 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.55%.
37,084
Population (2024)
40,082
Population (2010)
40,082
Peak (2010)
-0.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,082 |
| 2011 | 39,787 |
| 2012 | 39,555 |
| 2013 | 39,404 |
| 2014 | 39,086 |
| 2015 | 39,072 |
| 2016 | 39,061 |
| 2017 | 38,831 |
| 2018 | 38,223 |
| 2019 | 38,417 |
| 2020 | 36,688 |
| 2021 | 36,845 |
| 2022 | 36,937 |
| 2023 | 36,940 |
| 2024 | 37,084 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.0% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
39.4
Median Age
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Male
18.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 18.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $53,123$-10,480 vs state |
| Mean household income | $73,141 |
| Per-capita income | $28,980 |
| Poverty rate | 13.5%+2.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Okmulgee County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
78.6%
Public transit
8.3%
Work from home
25.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$114,600$-71,300 vs state
Median home value
$811
Median rent
70.0%
Homeownership rate
16,708
Total housing units
84.9%
Occupied
15.1%
Vacant
30.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.8%
With health insurance
90.6%
With broadband internet
24.9%
Foreign-born
7.6%
Veterans (18+)
21.3%
With a disability
96.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.2%
High School+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma has a population of 36,922 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 53 people per square mile.
The population of Okmulgee County has declined 7.5% since 2010 (40,082 → 37,084), a -0.55% annualized rate.
The median household income in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma is $53,123, with mean (average) household income of $73,141 and per-capita income of $28,980. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Okmulgee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (63.0%), Hispanic or Latino (24.5%), Black or African American (7.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma is 39.4 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
The median home value in Okmulgee County is $114,600 and median monthly rent is $811. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,708 total housing units, 15.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.