Okeechobee County, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Okeechobee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,220 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 47.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.32% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,187 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Okeechobee County grew by 0.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 40,249 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Okeechobee County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Okeechobee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,607 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.24% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Okeechobee County is about 27% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Okeechobee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $187,126 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $973 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.6% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Okeechobee County is about 16.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $973 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Okeechobee County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 150 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Okeechobee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.0 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.0 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 150 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,650 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,186 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 801 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Florida:
Taylor County (13.8 min), Monroe County (16.1 min), Franklin County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Osceola County (32.4 min), Union County (32.1 min), Washington County (32.1 min).
The average commute time in Okeechobee County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Okeechobee County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Okeechobee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.4), Leon County (0.4), Alachua County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hamilton County (0.1), Hendry County (0.1), Hardee County (0.1).
Health
Okeechobee County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Okeechobee County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.8), Seminole County (0.8), Alachua County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glades County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8), Hendry County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Okeechobee County, Florida.
What is the population of Okeechobee County, Florida?
The population of Okeechobee County, Florida is 42,220, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Okeechobee County, Florida?
The population density of Okeechobee County, Florida is 47.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Okeechobee County, Florida?
The median household income in Okeechobee County, Florida is $52,607, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Okeechobee County, Florida?
The median home price in Okeechobee County, Florida is $187,126, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Okeechobee County, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Okeechobee County, Florida is 6.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.