Okeechobee County's estimated 2026 population is 43,901 with a growth rate of 1.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Okeechobee County is the 47th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 40,014 and has seen a growth of 9.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Okeechobee County includes 72.65% White, 8.1% Black or African American, 6.89% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (72.65%)
Two or more races (11.24%)
Black or African American (8.1%)
Other race (6.89%)
Asian (0.94%)
Native American (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,240 | 72.65% |
| Two or more races | 4,523 | 11.24% |
| Black or African American | 3,262 | 8.1% |
| Other race | 2,775 | 6.89% |
| Asian | 379 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Okeechobee County's average per capita income is $37,098. Household income levels show a median of $52,288. The poverty rate stands at 19.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,288 | - |
| Families | $60,527 | $83,065 |
| Households | $52,288 | $72,468 |
| Non Families | $31,475 | $48,123 |
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