Okeechobee County, Florida

Total Population: 40,249

County Seat: Okeechobee

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Median Home Value

$179,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,288

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

12111

St. Lucie, FL

Pop 346k

Age 45.3

Home $306k

Income $69k

12055

Highlands, FL

Pop 104k

Age 54.2

Home $178k

Income $56k

12061

Indian River, FL

Pop 164k

Age 55.0

Home $315k

Income $71k

12043

Glades, FL

Pop 12k

Age 45.8

Home $115k

Income $39k

12085

Martin, FL

Pop 160k

Age 53.2

Home $387k

Income $81k

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)62.7%

Hispanic or Latino25.5%

Black (Non-Hispanic)7.7%

Two or More Races2.7%

Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%

Other Race0.3%

Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

20.1%

Male

54.0%

Female

46.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.5%

No Health Insurance

17.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,288

Mean Household Income

$72,468

Per Capita Income

$27,836

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

18.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$179,000

Median Rent

$974/mo

Total Housing Units

18,532

Owner-Occupied

74.6%

Renter-Occupied

25.4%

Vacancy Rate

18.0%

Married Couple Households

47.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.2%

Average Household Size

2.47

Broadband Internet Access

83.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 12093.