Okeechobee County, Florida
Okeechobee County is home to 40,816 people. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Florida rate (12.6%). The median household income is $57,984.
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| Measure | Value | Florida | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,816 | 22,416,077 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $57,984 | $74,568 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.0% | 12.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 25.2% | 16.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 17.2% | 11.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 34.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $193,000 | $359,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,082 | $1,669 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.4% | 60.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 13.4% | 21.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.8 years | 42.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Glades County
- Hendry County
- Highlands County
- Indian River County
- Martin County
- Osceola County
- Palm Beach County
- Polk County
- St. Lucie County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.