Okemah is a city located in Okfuskee County Oklahoma. Okemah has a 2024 population of 3,048. It is also the county seat of Okfuskee County. Okemah is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,058 in 2020.
The average household income in Okemah is $45,786 with a poverty rate of 37.24%. The median age in Okemah is 34.1 years: 31.2 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Okemah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,890 | 61.4% |
| Native American | 697 | 22.64% |
| Two or more races | 426 | 13.84% |
| Black or African American | 50 | 1.62% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,151 | 2.51 | 44 | 56 |
| Non Family | 390 | 1.04 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Married | 343 | 3.38 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Female | 314 | 3.26 | 15 | 85 |
| Male | 104 | 2.85 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
44.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 12.96% |
| Associates Degree | 146 | 7.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 130 | 6.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 2.74% |
| High School Graduate | 899 | 46.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 3.61% |
| Some College | 388 | 20.03% |
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 | 1,293 | 1,086 | 117 |
| Native American | 335 | 289 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 119 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 81 | 81 | 17 |
| Black | 50 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 20.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,971 | $0 | $43,235 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,893 | $71,190 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,547 | $37,692 | $24,408 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,167 | $8,690 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,648 | $35,139 | $30,938 |
| Some College | $27,950 | $28,681 | $24,167 |
$33,648
Average Earnings
$35,139
Average Male
$30,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.69% of Okemah residents speak only English, while 5.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 3.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,667 | 562 | 33.71% |
| Native | 686 | 285 | 41.55% |
| Multiple | 426 | 178 | 41.78% |
| Hispanic | 214 | 57 | 26.64% |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| Other | 15 | 15 | 100% |
37.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.49%
Male Poverty Rate
38.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Okemah is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Okemah is Hispanic, with 26.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.59% |
| High School | 33.53% |
| Some College | 24.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 26.55% |
| Male Employed | 7.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,538 | $50,313 |
| Households | $34,882 | $45,786 |
| Married Families | $58,424 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,966 | $28,320 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.7%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
211
Number of Veterans
188
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 10.8% |
| Black | 26 | 52% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 15.18% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 6.41% |
| Native American | 10 | 2.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
80.18%
Born in Okemah
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Okemah residents were born in the United States, with 80.18% having been born in Oklahoma. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,036 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 3,039 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 3,041 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 3,043 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 3,046 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 3,048 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 3,051 | 17 | 0.56% |
| 2022 | 3,034 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 3,039 | -19 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 3,058 | -52 | -1.67% |
| 2019 | 3,110 | -26 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 3,136 | -21 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 3,157 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 3,172 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 3,187 | -26 | -0.81% |
| 2014 | 3,213 | -46 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 3,259 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 3,278 | 11 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 3,267 | 42 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 3,225 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,038 | -47 | -1.52% |
| 1990 | 3,085 | -296 | -8.75% |
| 1980 | 3,381 | 468 | 16.07% |
| 1970 | 2,913 | 77 | 2.72% |
| 1960 | 2,836 | -618 | -17.89% |
| 1950 | 3,454 | -357 | -9.37% |
| 1940 | 3,811 | -191 | -4.77% |
| 1930 | 4,002 | 966 | 31.82% |