Okeechobee County, Florida's estimated 2024 population is 42,481 with a growth rate of 2.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Okeechobee County, Florida is the 47th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 40,014 and has seen a growth of 6.17% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 47,751 | 1,054 | 2.26% |
| 2028 | 46,697 | 1,054 | 2.31% |
| 2027 | 45,643 | 1,054 | 2.36% |
| 2026 | 44,589 | 1,054 | 2.42% |
| 2025 | 43,535 | 1,054 | 2.48% |
| 2024 | 42,481 | 1,054 | 2.54% |
| 2023 | 41,427 | 1,054 | 2.61% |
| 2022 | 40,373 | 342 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 40,031 | 379 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 39,652 | -2,489 | -5.91% |
| 2019 | 42,141 | 540 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 41,601 | 353 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 41,248 | 481 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 40,767 | 934 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 39,833 | 283 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 39,550 | 86 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 39,464 | -229 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 39,693 | -161 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 39,854 | -160 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 40,014 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 29,627 | 9,363 | 46.21% |
| 1980 | 20,264 | 9,031 | 80.4% |
| 1970 | 11,233 | 4,809 | 74.86% |
| 1960 | 6,424 | 2,970 | 85.99% |
| 1950 | 3,454 | 454 | 15.13% |
| 1940 | 3,000 | -1,129 | -27.34% |
| 1930 | 4,129 | 1,997 | 93.67% |
| 1920 | 2,132 | -45,619 | -95.54% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,033 | 75.33% |
| Black or African American | 3,241 | 8.13% |
| Other race | 3,197 | 8.02% |
| Two or more races | 2,944 | 7.38% |
| Asian | 384 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,919 | 2.49 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 7,059 | 3.07 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 5,015 | 1.21 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Female | 1,816 | 3.16 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Male | 1,029 | 3.58 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,634 | 12.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,980 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,190 | 11.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,583 | 5.58% |
| High School Graduate | 10,101 | 35.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,065 | 7.28% |
| Some College | 5,799 | 20.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,037 | 16,195 | 3,142 |
| Hispanic | 6,143 | 3,901 | 845 |
| 2+ Races | 2,177 | 1,550 | 435 |
| Black | 2,168 | 1,660 | 525 |
| Other Race | 1,641 | 994 | 89 |
| Asian | 251 | 220 | 150 |
| Native American | 38 | 32 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,270 | $51,111 | $43,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,017 | $56,166 | $54,613 |
| High School Graduate | $34,339 | $42,051 | $26,952 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,801 | $33,824 | $20,806 |
| Overall | $35,826 | $42,563 | $29,394 |
| Some College | $35,200 | $41,850 | $30,080 |
$35,826
Average Earnings
$42,563
Average Male
$29,394
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.43% of Okeechobee County, Florida residents speak only English, while 22.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,855 | 3,445 | 14.44% |
| Hispanic | 9,862 | 2,456 | 24.9% |
| Black | 2,098 | 950 | 45.28% |
| Other | 3,104 | 589 | 18.98% |
| Multiple | 2,582 | 263 | 10.19% |
| Asian | 379 | 109 | 28.76% |
| Native | 53 | 41 | 77.36% |
19.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.85%
Male Poverty Rate
21.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Okeechobee County, Florida is Native, with 77.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Okeechobee County, Florida is Multiple, with 10.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.08% |
| High School | 15.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.74% |
| Some College | 9.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.33% |
| Female Employed | 11.48% |
| Male Employed | 8.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,527 | $75,336 |
| Households | $50,476 | $69,244 |
| Married Families | $75,492 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,669 | $52,449 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,729
Number of Veterans
2,617
Male Veterans
112
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,035 |
| First Gulf War | 525 |
| Second Gulf War | 458 |
| Korea | 252 |
| World War II | 117 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 981 |
| 65 to 74 | 707 |
| 35 to 54 | 534 |
| 55 to 64 | 433 |
| 18 to 34 | 74 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,367 | 9.84% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 3.83% |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 6.42% |
| Black | 141 | 5.6% |
| Other Race | 58 | 2.68% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.19% |
| Islander | 6 | 46.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.43%
Born in Okeechobee County, Florida
87.64%
Native Born
12.36%
Foreign Born
5.87%
Non Citizen
6.49%
Naturalized
87.64% of Okeechobee County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 50.43% having been born in Florida. 5.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.