Muskogee County, OK

County

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2023 Population
66,471
0.203% 1-year decline
US Senator
James Lankford
Republican Party
US Senator
Markwayne Mullin
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
38.2
0.262% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
20.3%
12% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$51,999
3.4% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$138,800
7.68% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
25,903
1.46% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Muskogee County, OK had a population of 66.5k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $51,999. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Muskogee County, OK declined from 66,606 to 66,471, a −0.203% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,289 to $51,999, a 3.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskogee County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (54%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (17%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.76%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.34%).

None of the households in Muskogee County, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Muskogee County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskogee County, OK are Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (1,124 degrees awarded in 2023), Connors State College (719 degrees), and Bacone College (31 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Muskogee County, OK was $138,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Muskogee County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskogee County, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Muskogee County, OK is home to a population of 66.5k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.69% of Muskogee County, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.79k people).

In 2023, there were 3.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.9k people) in Muskogee County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 7.13k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%
2023 Citizenship
98.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of Muskogee County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Muskogee County, OK was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskogee County, OK
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    35.9k ± 147
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    11.3k ± 557
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    7.13k ± 617
7.24%
Hispanic Population
4.81k people

In 2023, there were 3.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.9k people) in Muskogee County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.3k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 7.13k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.24% of the people in Muskogee County, OK are hispanic (4.81k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Muskogee County, OK as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    105,376 ± 7,864 people
  2. Vietnam
    13,032 ± 2,798 people
  3. Guatemala
    11,790 ± 2,662 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 105,376 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,032 and Guatemala with 11,790.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.69%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.79k people
2.78%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.85k people

As of 2023, 2.69% of Muskogee County, OK residents (1.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskogee County, OK was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,862 ± 272
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    867 ± 184
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    773 ± 158

Muskogee County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Muskogee County, OK employs 25.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Muskogee County, OK were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,186 people), Manufacturing (3,737 people), and Retail Trade (2,787 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($89,211), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,542), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,284).

Employment

Occupations

25.9k
2023 Value
± 996
−1.46%
1 Year decline
± 5.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Muskogee County, OK declined at a rate of −1.46%, from 26.3k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskogee County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,903 people), Production Occupations (2,377 people), and Management Occupations (2,338 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskogee County, OK.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.9k
2023 Value
± 996
−1.46%
1 Year decline
± 5.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Muskogee County, OK declined at a rate of −1.46%, from 26.3k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskogee County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,186 people), Manufacturing (3,737 people), and Retail Trade (2,787 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskogee County, OK, though some of these residents may live in Muskogee County, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,789
Median earning men ± $2,294
$33,783
Median earning women ± $1,822

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,364), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,724), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,573).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,417), Public Administration ($55,625), and Information ($49,219).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.57%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 96
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 89
    Retail Trade
  3. 69
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $452k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $203k
    Manufacturing
  3. $101k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (66.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (31.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.02%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 66.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (31.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.02%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford
Senator from Oklahoma3
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.
Markwayne Mullin
Senator from Oklahoma2
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Took office following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Muskogee County, OK awarded 1,880 degrees. The student population of Muskogee County, OK in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,523 male students and 2,232 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskogee County, OK are White (788 and 42.8%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (727 and 39.5%), Hispanic or Latino (162 and 8.79%), and Black or African American (75 and 4.07%).

The largest universities in Muskogee County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (1,124 and 59.8%), Connors State College (719 and 38.2%), and Bacone College (31 and 1.65%).

The most popular majors in Muskogee County, OK are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (202 and 10.7%), Welding Technology (156 and 8.3%), and General Studies (137 and 7.29%).

The median tuition cost in Muskogee County, OK for private four year colleges is $12,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Muskogee County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 60.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,755 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,755 students enrolled in Muskogee County, OK, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,442 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Automobile Mechanics Technology
    122 degrees awarded
  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    202 degrees awarded
  3. Welding Technology
    156 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Muskogee County, OK was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 122 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Muskogee County, OK according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee
    1,124 degrees awarded
  2. Connors State College
    719 degrees awarded
  3. Bacone College
    31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee with 1,124 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 862 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskogee County, OK, which is 0.847 times less than the 1,018 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 788 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 727 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,060) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.961% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.863% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (968k), Some college (720k), and Bachelors Degree (507k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskogee County, OK was $138,800 in 2023, which is 0.457 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $128,900 to $138,800, a 7.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskogee County, OK is 66.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Muskogee County, OK have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskogee County, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Muskogee County, OK is $51,999. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Muskogee County, OK was Census Tract 8.02, Muskogee County, OK with a value of $70,542, followed by Census Tract 8.01, Muskogee County, OK and Census Tract 11, Muskogee County, OK, with respective values of $63,906 and $55,604.

In 2024, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskogee County, OK. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 1.62%.

Housing

Property

$138,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,121
$17,123
Median Property Taxes
±$792

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Muskogee County, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

66.4%
Homeownership
2023
64.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 66.4% of the housing units in Muskogee County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 8.02, Muskogee County, OK
  2. Census Tract 8.01, Muskogee County, OK
  3. Census Tract 11, Muskogee County, OK

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskogee County, OK was Census Tract 8.02, Muskogee County, OK with a value of $70,542, followed by Census Tract 8.01, Muskogee County, OK and Census Tract 11, Muskogee County, OK, with respective values of $63,906 and $55,604.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Muskogee County, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$51,999
Median Household Income
± $2,180
25.8k
Number of Households
± 982

In 2023, the median household income of the 25.8k households in Muskogee County, OK grew to $51,999 from the previous year's value of $50,289.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Muskogee County, OK is from Oklahoma.
0.452
2023 Wage GINI in Oklahoma
0.456
2022 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2023, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.809% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (81.9%)
  2. Carpooled (8.08%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.71%)

In 2023, 81.9% of workers in Muskogee County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.08%) and those who worked at home (6.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

21.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskogee County, OK have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Muskogee County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Muskogee County, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muskogee County, OK have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskogee County, OK. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 1.62%.

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Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskogee County, OK (12.7k out of 62.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskogee County, OK is White, followed by Native American and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 24.6% of the children was living in poverty in Muskogee County, OK. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 4%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 717 in Muskogee County, OK. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 105 per 100,000 population.

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Health

85.6% of the population of Muskogee County, OK has health coverage, with 32% on employee plans, 25.2% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 2.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Muskogee County, OK see 2,205 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.17% decrease from the previous year (2,254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1580 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 202 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,205 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Muskogee County, OK

Primary care physicians in Muskogee County, OK see an average of 2,205 patients per year. This represents a 2.17% decrease from the previous year (2,254 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.4%
Uninsured
32%
Employer Coverage
25.2%
Medicaid
13%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
2.56%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskogee County, OK declined by 6.96% from 15.5% to 14.4%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 76.5 in Muskogee County, OK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.7% in Muskogee County, OK.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 18.2% in Muskogee County, OK.

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