Muskogee, OK

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

66,881

2.29% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.9

0.525% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

19.6%

3.15% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,166

6.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$113,100

3.48% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,872

1.56% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Muskogee, OK had a population of 66.9k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $44,166. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Muskogee, OK declined from 68,451 to 66,881, a −2.29% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,633 to $44,166, a 6.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskogee, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (18.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.9%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.75%).

None of the households in Muskogee, 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.

98.2% of the residents in Muskogee, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskogee, OK are Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (1,183 degrees awarded in 2021), Connors State College (478 degrees), and Bacone College (37 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Muskogee, OK was $113,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Muskogee, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskogee, OK was 2 cars per household.

Muskogee, OK borders Fort Smith, AR-OK, Tahlequah, OK, and Tulsa, OK.

United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Muskogee, OK is home to a population of 66.9k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.89% of Muskogee, OK residents were born outside of the country (1.93k people).

In 2021, there were 3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.3k people) in Muskogee, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.1k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 6.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Muskogee, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Muskogee, OK was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskogee, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.3k ± 135
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
12.1k ± 521
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.78k ± 207

6.82%

Hispanic Population

4.56k people

6.82% of the people in Muskogee, OK are hispanic (4.56k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
100,637 ± 7,689 people
Vietnam
11,889 ± 2,673 people
India
11,630 ± 2,644 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 100,637 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 11,889 and India with 11,630.

Foreign-Born Population

2.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.93k people

2.61%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.79k people

As of 2021, 2.89% of Muskogee, OK residents (1.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskogee, OK was 2.61%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,776 ± 262
Gulf War (2001-)
739 ± 160
Gulf War (1990s)
665 ± 151

Muskogee, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muskogee, OK employs 25.9k people. The largest industries in Muskogee, OK are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,506 people), Manufacturing (3,691 people), and Retail Trade (2,631 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($112,768), Utilities ($70,625), and Public Administration ($58,525).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,988. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.9k

2021 Value

± 947

−1.56%

1 Year decline

± 5.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muskogee, OK declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 26.3k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskogee, OK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,923 people), Management Occupations (2,556 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,349 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskogee, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

25.9k

2021 Value

± 947

−1.56%

1 Year decline

± 5.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Muskogee, OK declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 26.3k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskogee, OK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,506 people), Manufacturing (3,691 people), and Retail Trade (2,631 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskogee, OK, though some of these residents may live in Muskogee, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,520

Median earning men ± $2,131

$30,455

Median earning women ± $1,427

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,972), Public Administration ($54,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,531).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,050), Construction ($40,278), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,917).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

Coal-n.e.c.
$21.2B
Mixed freight
$16.9B
Machinery
$11.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $21.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($16.9B) and Machinery ($11.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$170B

2020 Value in Oklahoma

$311B

Projected 2050 Value in Oklahoma

82.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oklahoma trade was $170B. This is expected to increase 82.4% 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
$33.7B
Kansas
$11B
California
$5.32B

In 2020, the top outbound Oklahoma domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $33.7B, followed by Kansas with $11B and California and $5.32B.

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 Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin 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

Voting results are not available for Muskogee, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

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

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin 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 Representative 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 2021, universities in Muskogee, OK awarded 1,698 degrees. The student population of Muskogee, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,495 male students and 2,232 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskogee, OK are White (739 and 43.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (603 and 35.7%), Hispanic or Latino (152 and 8.99%), and Black or African American (89 and 5.27%).

The largest universities in Muskogee, OK by number of degrees awarded are Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (1,183 and 69.7%), Connors State College (478 and 28.2%), and Bacone College (37 and 2.18%).

The most popular majors in Muskogee, OK are Welding Technology (183 and 10.8%), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (160 and 9.42%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (155 and 9.13%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Muskogee, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 60.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,727 (40.1% men and 59.9% 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 2021 there were 3,727 students enrolled in Muskogee, OK, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,406 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
155 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
183 degree-majors awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
160 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Muskogee, OK was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Muskogee, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee
1,183 degrees awarded
Connors State College
478 degrees awarded
Bacone College
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee with 1,183 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 795 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskogee, OK, which is 0.88 times less than the 903 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 739 degrees mean that there were 1.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 603 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 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.815% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.707% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (951k), Some college (736k), and Bachelors Degree (481k).

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, OK was $113,100 in 2021, which is 0.462 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $109,300 to $113,100, a 3.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskogee, OK is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Muskogee, OK have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskogee, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Muskogee, OK is $44,166. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Muskogee, OK was Canadian County, OK with a value of $76,973, followed by Logan County, OK and McClain County, OK, with respective values of $74,744 and $73,914.

Housing

Property

$113,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,686

$16,926

Median Property Taxes

±$747

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, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.5% of the housing units in Muskogee, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskogee, OK was Canadian County, OK with a value of $76,973, followed by Logan County, OK and McClain County, OK, with respective values of $74,744 and $73,914.

The following map shows all of the counties in Muskogee, 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.

$44,166

Median Household Income

± $1,907

25.5k

Number of Households

± 963

In 2021, the median household income of the 25.5k households in Muskogee, OK grew to $44,166 from the previous year's value of $41,633.

The following chart displays the households in Muskogee, 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, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2021, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.264% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (7.31%)
Worked At Home (5.74%)

In 2021, 82.9% of workers in Muskogee, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.31%) and those who worked at home (5.74%).

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

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskogee, OK have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Muskogee, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muskogee, 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, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muskogee, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskogee, OK (12.4k out of 63.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskogee, 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.

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.

Health

83.9% of the population of Muskogee, OK has health coverage, with 33.8% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 2.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see 1627 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1601 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 237 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,627 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oklahoma

Primary care physicians in Oklahoma see an average of 1,627 patients per year. This represents a 0.914% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.1%

Uninsured

33.8%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

2.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskogee, OK declined by 1.98% from 16.4% to 16.1%.

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