Okmulgee is a city in Oklahoma state in USA with a population of 11768 residents.. The poverty rate of Okmulgee is 24.3%, which is 74% higher than national average. The typical household in Okmulgee earns $31572 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 70.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Okmulgee are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Okmulgee is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Okmulgee, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Okmulgee remained 11%, which is 134% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Okmulgee, only 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 39% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Okmulgee is 73, which is 27% lower than national average. Median home value in Okmulgee is $69800 , which is 70% lower than national average. While median income in Okmulgee remained $31572, which is 53% lower than national average.