Muskogee County Demographics

A map of Muskogee County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	35,586	34,857	53.6%	52.5%
Native American/Other	11,339	11,951	17.1%	18.0%
Multiracial	7,641	7,975	11.5%	12.0%
Black	6,415	6,545	9.7%	9.9%
Hispanic	4,961	4,499	7.5%	6.8%
Asian	502	512	0.8%	0.8%

Muskogee County, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 66,444, a less than 1% change from the 66,339 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.6% White, 17.1% Native American/Other, 11.5% Multiracial, 9.7% Black, 7.5% Hispanic, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muskogee County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muskogee has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Muskogee County, that probability was 66.3% in 2020 and 65.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muskogee County is ranked the 11th most populous county in Oklahoma, out of 77 counties. Muskogee County was ranked the 11th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Muskogee County's White Population

35,586 residents of Muskogee County, or 53.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muskogee County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Muskogee County ranks 73rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Muskogee County's population has increased from 52.5% to 53.6%.

Muskogee County is more White than neighboring Cherokee County (44.9% White). Muskogee County is less White than neighboring Wagoner County (66.7% White), McIntosh County (66% White), Haskell County (67.7% White), and Okmulgee County (60.8% White).

Muskogee County's Black Population

6,415 residents of Muskogee County, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muskogee County is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Muskogee County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee County's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Black residents' share of Muskogee County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.7%.

Muskogee County is more Black than neighboring Wagoner County (3.4% Black), McIntosh County (2.6% Black), Haskell County (0.3% Black), Cherokee County (1.3% Black), and Okmulgee County (7% Black).

Muskogee County's Asian Population

502 residents of Muskogee County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muskogee County is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Muskogee County ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Asian residents' share of Muskogee County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Muskogee County is more Asian than neighboring Okmulgee County (0.5% Asian). Muskogee County is less Asian than neighboring Wagoner County (2.2% Asian), McIntosh County (1% Asian), Haskell County (1.2% Asian), and Cherokee County (0.9% Asian).

Muskogee County's Hispanic Population

4,961 residents of Muskogee County, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muskogee County is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Muskogee County ranks 40th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Muskogee County's population has increased from 6.8% to 7.5%.

Muskogee County is more Hispanic than neighboring McIntosh County (3.3% Hispanic), Haskell County (5.3% Hispanic), and Okmulgee County (5.2% Hispanic). Muskogee County is less Hispanic than neighboring Wagoner County (8.8% Hispanic), and Cherokee County (8% Hispanic).

Muskogee County's Native American/Other Population

11,339 residents of Muskogee County, or 17.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muskogee County is considerably higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Muskogee County ranks 17th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muskogee County's population has decreased from 18.0% to 17.1%.

Muskogee County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wagoner County (8.4% Native American/Other), McIntosh County (15.3% Native American/Other), Haskell County (15.7% Native American/Other), and Okmulgee County (15% Native American/Other). Muskogee County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cherokee County (31.2% Native American/Other).

Muskogee County's Multiracial Population

7,641 residents of Muskogee County, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muskogee County is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Muskogee County ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 77 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Muskogee County's population has decreased from 12.0% to 11.5%.

Muskogee County is more Multiracial than neighboring Wagoner County (10.5% Multiracial), and Haskell County (9.9% Multiracial). Muskogee County is less Multiracial than neighboring McIntosh County (11.9% Multiracial), Cherokee County (13.8% Multiracial), and Okmulgee County (11.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.