Muskogee County, OK

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2020 Population

68,451

0.415% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jim Inhofe

Republican Party

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.1

0.528% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

20.3%

3.74% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$41,633

3.35% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$109,300

4.89% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

26,283

0.882% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Muskogee County, OK had a population of 68.5k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $41,633. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Muskogee County, OK declined from 68,736 to 68,451, a −0.415% decrease and its median household income declined from $43,078 to $41,633, a −3.35% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskogee County, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.34%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.31%).

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.

98.4% of the residents in Muskogee County, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskogee County, OK are Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (1,226 degrees awarded in 2020), Connors State College (497 degrees), and Bacone College (25 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Muskogee County, OK was $109,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.2%.

Most people in Muskogee County, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskogee County, OK was 2 cars per household.

Muskogee County, OK borders Cherokee County, OK, Haskell County, OK, McIntosh County, OK, Okmulgee County, OK, Sequoyah County, OK, and Wagoner County, OK.

Population & Diversity

Muskogee County, OK is home to a population of 68.5k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 2.82% of Muskogee County, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.95k people).

In 2020, there were 3.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.7k people) in Muskogee County, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 7.03k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.4% of Muskogee County, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Muskogee County, OK was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Muskogee County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskogee County, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.7k ± 113
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 579
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.03k ± 231

6.63%

Hispanic Population

4.54k people

6.63% of the people in Muskogee County, OK are hispanic (4.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Muskogee County, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
103,787 ± 7,805 people
Vietnam
13,223 ± 2,818 people
India
10,314 ± 2,490 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 103,787 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 13,223 and India with 10,314.

Foreign-Born Population

2.82%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.95k people

2.78%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.93k people

As of 2018, 2.82% of Muskogee County, OK residents (1.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskogee County, OK was 2.78%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Muskogee County, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,981 ± 345
Gulf War (2001-)
821 ± 184
Gulf War (1990s)
667 ± 148

Muskogee County, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muskogee County, OK employs 26.3k people. The largest industries in Muskogee County, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,694 people), Manufacturing (3,467 people), and Retail Trade (2,807 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,088), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,692), and Public Administration ($52,750).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,810. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.454, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

26.3k

2020 Value

± 981

−0.882%

1 Year decline

± 5.08%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Muskogee County, OK declined at a rate of −0.882%, from 26.5k employees to 26.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskogee County, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,184 people), Management Occupations (2,517 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,482 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskogee County, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.3k

2020 Value

± 981

−0.882%

1 Year decline

± 5.08%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Muskogee County, OK declined at a rate of −0.882%, from 26.5k employees to 26.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskogee County, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,694 people), Manufacturing (3,467 people), and Retail Trade (2,807 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,880

Median earning men ± $1,945

$27,917

Median earning women ± $1,473

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,458), Public Administration ($51,979), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,612).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,129), Construction ($43,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

752
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
423
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
341
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$662k
Manufacturing
$489k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$108k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $20.7B, followed by Mixed freight ($16B) and Machinery ($12.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oklahoma products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oklahoma.

$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

83.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 83.6% to $311B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oklahoma trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oklahoma to other states, or from other states to Oklahoma.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$32.9B
Kansas
$10.9B
California
$5.58B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $32.9B, followed by Kansas with $10.9B and California and $5.58B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oklahoma shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Muskogee County, OK went to Donald J. Trump with 65.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.27%).

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.27%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Muskogee County, OK for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Jim Inhofe

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on November 16, 1994
Elected to the seat following the resignation of David Boren.

James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Jim Inhofe and James Lankford 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.

US Representatives 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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Muskogee County, OK awarded 1,748 degrees. The student population of Muskogee County, OK in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,982 male students and 2,352 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskogee County, OK are White (759 and 43.6%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (623 and 35.8%), Hispanic or Latino (156 and 8.97%), and Two or More Races (95 and 5.46%).

The largest universities in Muskogee County, OK by number of degrees awarded are Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (1,226 and 70.1%), Connors State College (497 and 28.4%), and Bacone College (25 and 1.43%).

The most popular majors in Muskogee County, OK are Welding Technology (187 and 10.7%), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (165 and 9.44%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (158 and 9.04%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Muskogee County, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 47.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 4,334 (45.7% men and 54.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 4,334 students enrolled in Muskogee County, OK, 45.7% men and 54.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,773 records, of which 54.4% were women and 45.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
158 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
187 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
165 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Muskogee County, OK was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 158 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.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee
1,226 degrees awarded
Connors State College
497 degrees awarded
Bacone College
25 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee with 1,226 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 815 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskogee County, OK, which is 0.874 times less than the 933 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 759 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 623 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Measure

In 2020, 0.739% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.619% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (954k), Some college (752k), and Secondary Education (474k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskogee County, OK was $109,300 in 2020, which is 0.476 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $104,200 to $109,300, a 4.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskogee County, OK is 65.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Muskogee County, OK have an average commute time of 21.3 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 $41,633. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Muskogee County, OK was Census Tract 8.02 with a value of $60,781, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $52,500 and $52,164.

In 2021, 14.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskogee County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.24%.

Housing

Property

$109,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,201

$17,298

Median Property Taxes

±$771

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Muskogee County, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.2%

Homeownership

2020

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65.2% of the housing units in Muskogee County, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muskogee County, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8.02
Census Tract 11
Census Tract 12

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskogee County, OK was Census Tract 8.02 with a value of $60,781, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $52,500 and $52,164.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,633

Median Household Income

± $1,774

26.1k

Number of Households

± 818

In 2020, the median household income of the 26.1k households in Muskogee County, OK declined from $41,633 from the previous year's value of $43,078.

The following chart displays the households in Muskogee County, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Muskogee County, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2020, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.09% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84%)
Carpooled (7.66%)
Worked At Home (4.18%)

In 2020, 84% of workers in Muskogee County, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.66%) and those who worked at home (4.18%).

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.

Commute Time

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskogee County, OK have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Muskogee County, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muskogee County, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 14.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskogee County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 1.24%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskogee County, OK (13.1k out of 64.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 32.6% of the children was living in poverty in Muskogee County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 717 in Muskogee County, OK. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 105 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

83.6% of the population of Muskogee County, OK has health coverage, with 34.8% on employee plans, 20.9% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 3.28% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oklahoma was $7,627 in 2014. This is a 4.58% increase from the previous year ($7,293).

Primary care physicians in Muskogee County, OK see 2072 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.97% increase from the previous year (2032 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1744 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 212 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oklahoma. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oklahoma, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,072 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Muskogee County, OK

Primary care physicians in Muskogee County, OK see an average of 2,072 patients per year. This represents a 1.97% increase from the previous year (2,032 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Muskogee County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oklahoma across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.4%

Uninsured

34.8%

Employer Coverage

20.9%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

3.28%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskogee County, OK declined by 0.555% from 16.5% to 16.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Muskogee County, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.1 in Muskogee County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Muskogee County, OK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 40.2% in Muskogee County, OK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Muskogee County, OK.

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