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Okmulgee, OK


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Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Okmulgee, Oklahoma, in Okmulgee county, is 31 miles S of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 36 miles S of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are 13,022 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Okmulgee

In Okmulgee, about 45% of adults are married. In Okmulgee, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Okmulgee had a median family income of $31,015.

Political Inclinations

Okmulgee folks tended to give their money ($3,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Okmulgee Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Okmulgee that were owner-occupied was 60%.

Commuting

In Okmulgee, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Of Note

High Points

Okmulgee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyOkmulgee Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyOkmulgee Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Okmulgee Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Okmulgee Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Okmulgee Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Okmulgee, OK

Comparing Okmulgee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens76
Racial Diversity79
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men26
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty13
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime34

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