Okemah City, Oklahoma
As of the census of 2000, there were 3038 people in the city, organized into 1242 households, and 764 families residing in the city. The population density was 1170.5 people per square mile (451.93/kmē), making its Oklahoma's 133rd most densely populated city. There were 1506 housing units at an average density of 579.2 per square mile (223.63/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.35 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males. The median age was 36.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Okemah City was 33.6 and 39.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 2099 White, 72 Black or African American, 694 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 156 from two or more races and 14 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $21306, it is the 148th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The median income for a family in the city was $26659, making it the 165th lowest city by median family income in Oklahoma. The per capita income for the city was $12645, making its Oklahoma's 407th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $14975, The median income for males was $17403 versus $11958 for females.
In 2000, 722 pupils and students, of which 341 are male and 381 are female, 23.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 66 nursery or pri school, 50 kindergarten, 341 elementary school, 160 high school and 105 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3038 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3038 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3037 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2996 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2965 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2970 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2954 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2929 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2929 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2920 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2911 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 38 | 28 | 66 |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| Elementary school | 177 | 164 | 341 |
| High school | 62 | 98 | 160 |
| College or graduate school | 43 | 62 | 105 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemah city, Oklahoma | $21306 | $26659 | $12645 |
| Okfuskee County, Oklahoma | $24324 | $30325 | $12746 |
| Oklahoma, United States | $33400 | $40709 | $17646 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |