Muskogee is a city located in Muskogee County Oklahoma. Muskogee has a 2024 population of 36,898. It is also the county seat of Muskogee County. Muskogee is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,798 in 2020.
The average household income in Muskogee is $62,753 with a poverty rate of 22.52%. The median age in Muskogee is 36 years: 33.9 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Muskogee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,068 | 51.63% |
| Native American | 5,594 | 15.15% |
| Black or African American | 5,563 | 15.06% |
| Two or more races | 4,539 | 12.29% |
| Other race | 1,846 | 5% |
| Asian | 318 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,553 | 2.43 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 5,573 | 3.15 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Non Family | 5,375 | 1.17 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Female | 2,889 | 3.3 | 44 | 56 |
| Male | 716 | 2.82 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
55.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,147 | 9.05% |
| Associates Degree | 2,587 | 10.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,382 | 14.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,366 | 5.76% |
| High School Graduate | 8,307 | 35.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,077 | 4.54% |
| Some College | 4,853 | 20.46% |
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 | 13,577 | 11,975 | 2,836 |
| Black | 3,435 | 3,131 | 730 |
| Native American | 3,091 | 2,660 | 524 |
| 2+ Races | 2,005 | 1,681 | 386 |
| Hispanic | 1,359 | 820 | 120 |
| Other Race | 924 | 511 | 77 |
| Asian | 305 | 244 | 135 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
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 44.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,441 | $56,621 | $44,279 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,125 | $72,880 | $66,778 |
| High School Graduate | $33,188 | $36,494 | $26,896 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,474 | $31,250 | $22,565 |
| Overall | $37,477 | $42,141 | $33,191 |
| Some College | $34,362 | $42,438 | $30,781 |
$37,477
Average Earnings
$42,141
Average Male
$33,191
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.59% of Muskogee residents speak only English, while 7.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,368 | 3,370 | 19.4% |
| Black | 5,391 | 1,420 | 26.34% |
| Native | 5,449 | 1,378 | 25.29% |
| Multiple | 4,359 | 1,164 | 26.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,085 | 750 | 24.31% |
| Other | 1,837 | 450 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 308 | 62 | 20.13% |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100% |
22.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.71%
Male Poverty Rate
25.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Muskogee is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Muskogee is White, with 19.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.44% |
| High School | 18.77% |
| Some College | 17.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.94% |
| Female Employed | 14.11% |
| Male Employed | 6.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,842 | $72,074 |
| Households | $46,825 | $62,753 |
| Married Families | $73,963 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,327 | $43,362 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,463
Number of Veterans
2,047
Male Veterans
416
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,011 |
| First Gulf War | 628 |
| Second Gulf War | 549 |
| Korea | 162 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 733 |
| 35 to 54 | 699 |
| 75+ | 432 |
| 55 to 64 | 382 |
| 18 to 34 | 217 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,670 | 10.78% |
| Black | 367 | 9.02% |
| Native American | 274 | 7.18% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 4.32% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 24 | 7.82% |
| Other Race | 21 | 1.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
67.47%
Born in Muskogee
96.26%
Native Born
3.74%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
96.26% of Muskogee residents were born in the United States, with 67.47% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.09% 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 | 37,023 | 25 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 36,998 | 25 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 36,973 | 25 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 36,948 | 25 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 36,923 | 25 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 36,898 | 25 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 36,873 | 164 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 36,709 | -36 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 36,745 | -53 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 36,798 | -389 | -1.05% |
| 2019 | 37,187 | -222 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 37,409 | -420 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 37,829 | -22 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 37,851 | -181 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 38,032 | -275 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 38,307 | -292 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 38,599 | -246 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 38,845 | -180 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 39,025 | -216 | -0.55% |
| 2010 | 39,241 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 38,310 | 602 | 1.6% |
| 1990 | 37,708 | -2,303 | -5.76% |
| 1980 | 40,011 | 2,680 | 7.18% |
| 1970 | 37,331 | -728 | -1.91% |
| 1960 | 38,059 | 770 | 2.06% |
| 1950 | 37,289 | 4,957 | 15.33% |
| 1940 | 32,332 | 306 | 0.96% |
| 1930 | 32,026 | 1,749 | 5.78% |
| 1920 | 30,277 | 4,999 | 19.78% |
| 1910 | 25,278 | -11,745 | -31.72% |