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Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. Okmulgee County had 37,241 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). It holds 13 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 40111.
Okmulgee County is one of the 7 counties of the Tulsa, OK metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
37,241
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,706 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,899
Median household income
$54,029
±$1,421 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$121,200
±$5,473 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$834
±$28 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Okmulgee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 36,706 residents in Okmulgee County. The Census Bureau estimates 37,241 for July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 36,899 over 697 square miles of land.
| Measure | Okmulgee County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,899 | 4,028,634 | −1,850 |
| Households | 14,246±231 | 1,562,389 | −478 |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.04 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,738±78 | 1,775,127 | −1,172 |
Okmulgee County's population since 2000
From 39,685 in 2000 to 37,241 in 2025: down 6.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Okmulgee County?
Okmulgee County holds 13 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Okmulgee with 11,394 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Okmulgee | 11,322 | $41,848 |
|---|---|---|
| Henryetta | 5,640 | $45,259 |
| Morris | 1,299 | $58,716 |
| Beggs | 1,179 | $45,909 |
| Dewar | 763 | $67,813 |
| Winchester | 546 | $62,396 |
| Schulter | 422 | $79,583 |
| PrestonGEOID 4060650 | 169 | $86,000 |
| Grayson | 127 | $33,125 |
| HoffmanGEOID 4035300 | 81 | $32,159 |
| Liberty, Okmulgee County | 153 | $64,231 |
| BryantGEOID 4009700 | 19 | not published |
| Mounds | 932 | $30,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Okmulgee County?
The median resident of Okmulgee County is 39.5 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.8%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 14.8%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Okmulgee County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±0.6 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.6% | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±0.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% | 12.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.8%±0.3 pts | 62.1% | −1.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.0%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | −1.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 14.8%±0.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.6%±1.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6%±0.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8%±1.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.0%±1.1 pts | 12.9% | −3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7%±1.0 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.7%±1.3 pts | 28.3% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0%±0.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Okmulgee County earn?
Half of Okmulgee County's 14,246 households earn less than $54,029 a year (±$1,421), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $52,917 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Okmulgee County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,029±$1,421 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,547±$3,008 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,180±$1,151 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.0%±1.5 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±3.4 pts | 20.1% | −5.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.4%±1.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.7%±1.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 Okmulgee County?
Owners occupy 70.1% of Okmulgee County's occupied homes and renters 29.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,200 by its owner (±$5,473). The median renter pays $834 a month including utilities, and 39.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Okmulgee County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,200±$5,473 | $199,800 | +$16,099 |
| Median gross rent | $834±$28 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.0%±4.4 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,224±$48 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.1%±2.0 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,738±78 | 1,775,127 | −1,172 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±1.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.8%±1.8 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.1%±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.3%±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 Okmulgee County building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units across Okmulgee County in 2025 (16 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Okmulgee County get to work?
79.0% of Okmulgee County's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Okmulgee County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.9%±1.5 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±1.1 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.0%±2.3 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.6%±1.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4%±1.3 pts | 9.4% | +5.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min±1.0 | 22.4 min | −2.3 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 are Okmulgee County's census tracts?
Okmulgee County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,574 (Tract 1) to $79,448 (Tract 5).
| Tract 140111000100 | 2,264±239 | $27,574 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 240111000200 | 2,455±248 | $46,300 |
| Tract 340111000300 | 2,834±308 | $46,193 |
| Tract 440111000400 | 4,990±314 | $51,976 |
| Tract 540111000500 | 3,301±317 | $79,448 |
| Tract 6.0140111000601 | 2,990±304 | $74,091 |
| Tract 6.0240111000602 | 3,914±351 | $63,770 |
| Tract 740111000700 | 4,245±362 | $66,756 |
| Tract 840111000800 | 2,734±195 | $67,333 |
| Tract 9.0140111000901 | 2,809±251 | $49,688 |
| Tract 9.0240111000902 | 4,363±233 | $44,688 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Okmulgee County compare with Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 39th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 77 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 77 |
| Median home value | 57th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 37th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51st of 77 |
| Median age | 40th of 77 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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