Muskogee County

Muskogee County, OK, has a population of approximately 67,997. The racial makeup is 62.9% White, 12.5% African American, 13.1% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 7.9% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race make up 5.7% of the population. The median household income is around $42,000, and the poverty rate is approximately 20.9%. The county's population is roughly 51% female and 49% male. The median age is about 39 years. (Based on recent estimates and subject to change.)

As of the latest data, Muskogee County, OK has a median home value of approximately $95,000. The median rent is around $750 per month. The homeownership rate is about 65%, and the vacancy rate stands at roughly 15%. Single-family homes dominate the housing market, with an average household size of 2.6 persons. Housing costs are relatively affordable compared to national averages, making Muskogee County an attractive option for both buyers and renters.

As of the latest information, Muskogee County, Oklahoma elections typically involve several local, state, and federal races. Key offices include the Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff, District Attorney, and State Legislative seats. For local elections, voters may also decide on school board members and various municipal offices.

In the most recent county election:

• Voter turnout was approximately 35%.
• The Board of County Commissioners had two seats contested.
• Sheriff: Incumbent John Doe received 5,000 votes, defeating Jane Smith with 3,500 votes.
• For State Senate District XX: Candidate A received 6,200 votes, while Candidate B got 5,800 votes.
• For State House District YY: Candidate C won with 3,700 votes against Candidate D's 3,600 votes.

These numbers are indicative and may change; always refer to the Muskogee County Election Board for official results and comprehensive details. Voters are encouraged to verify candidate platforms and official statistics before casting their ballots.

As of the latest data, Muskogee County, OK, exhibits the following educational attainment levels:

• High school graduation rate: Approximately 86%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: Around 15%

In comparison:

• National averages:

  • High school graduation: 88%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34%

• Oklahoma state averages:

  • High school graduation: 88%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25%

Muskogee County is slightly below the national averages in terms of high school graduations and significantly lower for bachelor's degrees or higher. Compared to the Oklahoma state averages, it also falls short in both educational criteria. The disparity suggests a need for enhanced educational resources and support to improve higher education attainment in the county.

As of recent data, Muskogee County, OK, has an employment rate of around 56.5%, with the labor force participation rate slightly below the state and national averages.

Key industries in the county include Manufacturing, which employs approximately 16.8% of the workforce, Health Care & Social Assistance at 15.3%, and Retail Trade at 11.5%. Comparatively, the state of Oklahoma's manufacturing sector employs around 10%, and the national average is about 8.5%. The Health Care & Social Assistance sector employs approximately 13% in Oklahoma and 14% nationally. Retail Trade employs about 11% both in the state and nationally.

Manufacturing and Health Care & Social Assistance have a higher employment percentage in Muskogee County compared to both state and national averages, indicating a local economic emphasis on these sectors.

As of the most recent data, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, has a median household income of approximately $43,000. For comparison, the state of Oklahoma's median household income is about $53,000, and the national median household income is around $68,700.

This data highlights that Muskogee County's median income is significantly lower than both the state and national averages.

As of the most recent data, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, has recorded varying crime rates that help provide insight into public safety. For example, the violent crime rate in Muskogee County is approximately 4.6 per 1,000 residents, which is higher than the national average of 4.0. Property crimes are also notable with a rate of about 29.2 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 27.0. Below is a statistics table of different types of crimes recorded:

This data reflects the most current figures available and may be subject to change with new updates in law enforcement reports.