Muskogee, OK Demographics

A map of Muskogee's Population by Race

Muskogee, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 36,758, a less than 1% change from the 36,878 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.7% White, 14.9% Black, 14.4% Native American/Other, 11.7% Multiracial, 9.4% Hispanic, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muskogee, 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, that probability was 70.6% in 2020 and 69.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muskogee is ranked the 13th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Muskogee was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muskogee's White Population

17,889 residents of Muskogee, or 48.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muskogee is considerably lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Muskogee ranks 721st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Muskogee's population has increased from 47.5% to 48.7%.

Muskogee is more White than neighboring Summit (24.2% White), Okay (44.4% White), and Tullahassee (10.5% White). Muskogee is less White than neighboring Fort Gibson (57% White), and Mallard Bay (75.5% White).

Muskogee's Black Population

5,459 residents of Muskogee, or 14.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muskogee is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Muskogee ranks 35th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Black residents' share of Muskogee's population has increased from 14.2% to 14.9%.

Muskogee is more Black than neighboring Fort Gibson (0.7% Black), Okay (2.5% Black), and Mallard Bay (0% Black). Muskogee is less Black than neighboring Summit (59.7% Black), and Tullahassee (67.1% Black).

Muskogee's Asian Population

357 residents of Muskogee, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muskogee is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Muskogee ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Asian residents' share of Muskogee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Muskogee is more Asian than neighboring Summit (0% Asian), Fort Gibson (0.3% Asian), Tullahassee (0% Asian), and Mallard Bay (0% Asian). Muskogee is less Asian than neighboring Okay (7.1% Asian).

Muskogee's Hispanic Population

3,468 residents of Muskogee, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muskogee is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Muskogee ranks 180th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Muskogee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.4%.

Muskogee is more Hispanic than neighboring Summit (0% Hispanic), Fort Gibson (6.9% Hispanic), Okay (2.2% Hispanic), Tullahassee (7.9% Hispanic), and Mallard Bay (0% Hispanic).

Muskogee's Native American/Other Population

5,290 residents of Muskogee, or 14.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muskogee is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Muskogee ranks 305th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muskogee's population has decreased from 15.5% to 14.4%.

Muskogee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summit (1.6% Native American/Other), Tullahassee (5.9% Native American/Other), and Mallard Bay (13.1% Native American/Other). Muskogee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Gibson (19.6% Native American/Other), and Okay (23.3% Native American/Other).

Muskogee's Multiracial Population

4,295 residents of Muskogee, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muskogee is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Muskogee ranks 235th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskogee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Muskogee's population has decreased from 12.5% to 11.7%.

Muskogee is more Multiracial than neighboring Tullahassee (8.6% Multiracial), and Mallard Bay (11.4% Multiracial). Muskogee is less Multiracial than neighboring Summit (14.5% Multiracial), Fort Gibson (15.6% Multiracial), and Okay (20.6% 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.