Okeechobee County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Okeechobee County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12093
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 093
Geography
- Land Area
- 769.29 sq mi
- Water Area
- 122.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 892.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 27.385592
- Longitude
- -80.887388
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 38,043
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,488
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,683 | 78.0% |
| Hispanic | 8,359 | 22.0% |
| White | 25,318 | 66.6% |
| Black | 3,098 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 176 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 108 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 246 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,354 | 82.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,133 | 17.4% |
| White | 20,960 | 71.1% |
| Black | 2,508 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 264 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 461 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 232 | 0.8% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 40,816
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,791
- Poverty Rate
- 16.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,851
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,213 | 69.1% |
| Black | 3,147 | 7.7% |
| Asian | 313 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,411
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,919 | 26.4% |
| Republican | 11,383 | 50.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,757 | 21.2% |
| Other | 15 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,550 | 47.1% |
| Female | 11,849 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,881 | 70.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,713 | 16.6% |
| Black | 1,181 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 129 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,493
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,601 | 54.2% |
| Hispanic | 841 | 22.7% |
| Black | 305 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 52 | 40.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,973 | 47.1% |
| Female | 5,519 | 46.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,786 (26.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,588 (15.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,572
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $202,115
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,068
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 6.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.