City · Oklahoma
Okemah, Oklahoma
Okemah, city, in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Okemah had 3,091 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,074 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,063 (±45). GEOID 4054200.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,091
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,074 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,063 ±45
Median household income
$32,386
±$5,793 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$79,300
±$12,427 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$726
±$42 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Okemah and what county is it in?
Okemah is a city in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 991 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Okemah, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,091 people lived in Okemah on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 3,074 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,063 (±45).
| Measure | Okemah | Okfuskee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,063 ±45 | 11,278 | −115 |
| Households | 1,150 ±93 | 4,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.20 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,372 ±96 | 4,798 | −163 |
Okemah's population since 2000
From 3,038 in 2000 to 3,091 in 2025: up 1.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Okemah as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Okemah?
The median resident of Okemah is 36.5 years old; 27.8% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.2%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 26.7%.
| Measure | Okemah | Okfuskee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±4.2 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.8% ±3.2 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±3.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±3.0 pts | 54.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±1.8 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.2% ±4.9 pts | 60.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 26.7% ±5.2 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±3.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2% ±2.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1% ±3.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3% ±4.0 pts | 20.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.7% ±4.5 pts | 13.6% | −14.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.9% ±4.0 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.9% ±3.9 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4% ±2.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±4.7 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Okemah earn?
Half of Okemah's 1,150 households earn less than $32,386 a year (±$5,793), against $48,363 in Okfuskee County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,772 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $9,386 after inflation. 38.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Okemah | Okfuskee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $32,386 ±$5,793 | $48,363 | −$9,386 |
| Mean household income | $49,281 ±$7,679 | $65,211 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,795 ±$2,946 | $24,548 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 38.6% ±8.4 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 50.6% ±14.8 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.0% ±6.9 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% ±3.8 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.3% ±5.1 pts | 81.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Okemah?
Owners occupy 40.7% of Okemah's occupied homes and renters 59.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $79,300 by its owner (±$12,427). The median renter pays $726 a month including utilities, and 33.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Okemah | Okfuskee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $79,300 ±$12,427 | $115,900 | +$20,719 |
| Median gross rent | $726 ±$42 | $716 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.2% ±10.3 pts | 28.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $915 ±$410 | $1,118 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 40.7% ±6.6 pts | 68.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59.3% ±6.6 pts | 31.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,372 ±96 | 4,798 | −163 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.1% ±4.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±3.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.4% ±5.7 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±2.7 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.2% ±2.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.2% ±4.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.1% ±5.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Okemah building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Okemah in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Okemah work and get to work?
67.6% of Okemah's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes.
| Measure | Okemah | Okfuskee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.7% ±4.7 pts | 44.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6% ±7.3 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.7% ±6.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 8.5% ±5.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0% ±4.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min ±2.6 | 25.5 min | −5.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Okemah?
1 census tract lies mostly in Okemah (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 809Okfuskee County | 3,282 | $34,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Okemah) · Census block assignment files
How does Okemah compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Okemah is the 6,241st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 110th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Okemah ranks 226th of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 110th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 130th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th | 229 |
| Median household income | 226th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 210th | 229 |
| Median home value | 211th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 174th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 186th | 226 |
| Median age | 116th | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 227th | 229 |
| Work from home | 48th | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 178th | 229 |
Okemah's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Okemah with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Okemah?
12 of the 57 figures for Okemah on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Okemah are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Okemah.