Okeechobee County's 2026 population is estimated at 43,901, reflecting a 1.78% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Okeechobee County is the 47th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 40,014 and has grown 9.71% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 32,095 adults, (8,169 of whom are seniors) in Okeechobee County.
Female: 18,997 (46.5%)
Male: 21,819 (53.5%)
The racial composition of Okeechobee County includes 69.12% White, 7.71% Black or African American, 6.78% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,213 | 69.12% |
| Two or more races | 6,235 | 15.28% |
| Black or African American | 3,147 | 7.71% |
| Other race | 2,766 | 6.78% |
| Asian | 313 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 142 | 0.35% |
Okeechobee County 's average per capita income is $43,048. Household income levels show a median of $57,984. The poverty rate stands at 17.99%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,484 | - |
| Families | $68,838 | $89,743 |
| Households | $57,984 | $75,029 |
| Non Families | $37,215 | $45,535 |
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