34974

Okeechobee, FL

Total Population

23,601

Median Household Income

$48,462

Median Home Value

$150,000

Median Rent

$942

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$48,462

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$150,000

100.4% above state median

Rent

$942

100% above state median

Median Age

47.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Okeechobee, FL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 47.9 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 17.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$48,462

-35.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-27,939,717

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.30 people

Total Households

10,225

Family Households

48.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

21.1%

#2 Industry

Construction

17.8%

#3 Industry

Finance

12.3%

Total Employed Residents:4,989

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

7.5%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

8.5%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

3.6%

280 workers

Public Transit

0.0%

2 workers

Total Commuting Workers:7,768

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

94.0%

8,880 employed

Labor Force

9,449

569 unemployed

Median Age

47.9 years

Per Capita Income

$31,272

Poverty Rate

17.9%

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