Okeechobee, FL Demographics

A map of Okeechobee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,815	3,196	51.4%	60.8%
Hispanic	1,862	1,260	34.0%	24.0%
Black	471	502	8.6%	9.6%
Multiracial	279	165	5.1%	3.1%
Asian	47	71	0.9%	1.4%
Native American/Other	5	60	0.1%	1.1%

Okeechobee, Florida has an estimated population of 5,479, an increase from the 5,254 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% White, 34.0% Hispanic, 8.6% Black, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Okeechobee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Okeechobee has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Okeechobee, that probability was 56.2% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Okeechobee is ranked the 458th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Okeechobee was ranked the 463rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Okeechobee's White Population

2,815 residents of Okeechobee, or 51.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Okeechobee is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Okeechobee ranks 569th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okeechobee's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Okeechobee's population has decreased from 60.8% to 51.4%.

Okeechobee is more White than neighboring Cypress Quarters (27.5% White), Indiantown (16% White), and Canal Point (43% White). Okeechobee is less White than neighboring Taylor Creek (75.4% White), and Buckhead Ridge (88.8% White).

Okeechobee's Black Population

471 residents of Okeechobee, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Okeechobee is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Okeechobee ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okeechobee's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of Okeechobee's population has decreased from 9.6% to 8.6%.

Okeechobee is more Black than neighboring Taylor Creek (0.2% Black), Buckhead Ridge (0% Black), and Canal Point (0% Black). Okeechobee is less Black than neighboring Cypress Quarters (69.2% Black), and Indiantown (15.7% Black).

Okeechobee's Asian Population

47 residents of Okeechobee, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Okeechobee is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Okeechobee ranks 467th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okeechobee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.8%. Asian residents' share of Okeechobee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Okeechobee is more Asian than neighboring Cypress Quarters (0% Asian), and Taylor Creek (0% Asian). Okeechobee is less Asian than neighboring Buckhead Ridge (4.6% Asian), Indiantown (1.2% Asian), and Canal Point (22.7% Asian).

Okeechobee's Hispanic Population

1,862 residents of Okeechobee, or 34.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Okeechobee is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Okeechobee ranks 265th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okeechobee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Okeechobee's population has increased from 24.0% to 34.0%.

Okeechobee is more Hispanic than neighboring Cypress Quarters (2.6% Hispanic), Taylor Creek (17.5% Hispanic), and Buckhead Ridge (2.4% Hispanic). Okeechobee is less Hispanic than neighboring Indiantown (65.6% Hispanic), and Canal Point (34.3% Hispanic).

Okeechobee's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Okeechobee, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Okeechobee is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Okeechobee ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okeechobee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Okeechobee's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Okeechobee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buckhead Ridge (0% Native American/Other), and Canal Point (0% Native American/Other). Okeechobee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cypress Quarters (0.7% Native American/Other), Taylor Creek (1.9% Native American/Other), and Indiantown (0.2% Native American/Other).

Okeechobee's Multiracial Population

279 residents of Okeechobee, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Okeechobee is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Okeechobee ranks 609th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Okeechobee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 69.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Okeechobee's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.1%.

Okeechobee is more Multiracial than neighboring Cypress Quarters (0% Multiracial), Taylor Creek (5% Multiracial), Buckhead Ridge (4.2% Multiracial), Indiantown (1.2% Multiracial), and Canal Point (0% 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.