Okeechobee is a city located in Okeechobee County Florida. Okeechobee has a 2024 population of 5,719. It is also the county seat of Okeechobee County. Okeechobee is currently growing at a rate of 2.09% annually and its population has increased by 8.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,251 in 2020.
The average household income in Okeechobee is $60,394 with a poverty rate of 22.2%. The median age in Okeechobee is 39.4 years: 39.3 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Okeechobee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,042 | 75.99% |
| Black or African American | 839 | 15.77% |
| Two or more races | 264 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 159 | 2.99% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,960 | 2.52 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 831 | 3.8 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 608 | 1.12 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Female | 300 | 2.36 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Male | 221 | 1.82 | 17.2 | 82.8 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 552 | 14.39% |
| Associates Degree | 286 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 598 | 15.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 344 | 8.97% |
| High School Graduate | 1,091 | 28.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 3.49% |
| Some College | 832 | 21.68% |
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 | 2,167 | 1,752 | 344 |
| Hispanic | 825 | 705 | 249 |
| Black | 581 | 528 | 279 |
| 2+ Races | 234 | 148 | 39 |
| Asian | 119 | 88 | 65 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,031 | $42,826 | $34,952 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,388 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,452 | $58,843 | $21,153 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,924 | $33,512 | $28,885 |
| Overall | $34,536 | $45,881 | $31,327 |
| Some College | $37,115 | $53,523 | $33,646 |
$34,536
Average Earnings
$45,881
Average Male
$31,327
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.54% of Okeechobee residents speak only English, while 19.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,636 | 405 | 15.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,254 | 343 | 27.35% |
| Black | 755 | 278 | 36.82% |
| Asian | 159 | 68 | 42.77% |
| Multiple | 230 | 9 | 3.91% |
22.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.86%
Male Poverty Rate
24.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Okeechobee is Asian, with 42.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Okeechobee is Multiple, with 3.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 32.39% |
| High School | 16.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| Some College | 6.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 14.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.43% |
| Male Employed | 10.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,357 | $64,154 |
| Households | $44,922 | $60,394 |
| Married Families | $63,620 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $44,235 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
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
413
Number of Veterans
379
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 135 |
| Vietnam | 130 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 154 |
| 75+ | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 10.98% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 9.19% |
| Black | 59 | 9.29% |
| Asian | 8 | 6.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
57.13%
Born in Okeechobee
89.57%
Native Born
10.43%
Foreign Born
4.02%
Non Citizen
6.41%
Naturalized
89.57% of Okeechobee residents were born in the United States, with 57.13% having been born in Florida. 4.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,304 | 117 | 1.89% |
| 2028 | 6,187 | 117 | 1.93% |
| 2027 | 6,070 | 117 | 1.97% |
| 2026 | 5,953 | 117 | 2% |
| 2025 | 5,836 | 117 | 2.05% |
| 2024 | 5,719 | 117 | 2.09% |
| 2023 | 5,602 | 175 | 3.22% |
| 2022 | 5,427 | 84 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 5,343 | 92 | 1.75% |
| 2020 | 5,251 | -377 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 5,628 | 53 | 0.95% |
| 2018 | 5,575 | 37 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 5,538 | 39 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 5,499 | 76 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 5,423 | 30 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 5,393 | 6 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 5,387 | -51 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 5,438 | -28 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 5,466 | -13 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 5,479 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,376 | 433 | 8.76% |
| 1990 | 4,943 | 718 | 16.99% |
| 1980 | 4,225 | 510 | 13.73% |
| 1970 | 3,715 | 768 | 26.06% |
| 1960 | 2,947 | -3,357 | -53.25% |