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Okeechobee, FL is a small town located in central Florida, population estimated at 5,279 people. The population density is 1,396 people per square mile. It's known for its year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hunting and golfing due to its locale on Lake Okeechobee. Shopping is available at the local Walmart Supercenter or specialty stores like Okeechobee Outdoors, which sells hunting and fishing gear. Other local businesses include restaurants like The Brahma Bull Steakhouse & Saloon and fast food chains like Hardee's. There are also several organizations such as the Okee-Tantie Campground & Marina that offer family-friendly recreational activities including camping and boating excursions. Every July the town hosts an annual rodeo event called the Okeechobee County Cattlemen's Association Rodeo which draws in thousands of viewers. All in all, Okeechobee is a great place to live for outdoor enthusiasts looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities while still having plenty of amenities close by.

The population in Okeechobee is 5,279. There are 1,302 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Okeechobee is 38.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Okeechobee is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Okeechobee
- 53.4% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 19.9% are married with children
- 35.6% have children, but are single
Race in Okeechobee

- 61.0% are White
- 7.6% are Black
- 1.8% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 26.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleOkeechobee, FloridaUnited States
  5,279.0329,725,481.0
  47.7%50.5%
  52.3%49.5%
  38.838.4
 
  5,574.0326,569,308.0
  5,479.0309,327,143.0
  5,376.0285,036,114.0
  4,943.0251,960,433.0
  5.3%15.6%
  14.6%30.8%
 
  1301.593.4
  4.0563531905.423
  0.098264836.791
 
  52.7%59.4%
  8.6%12.2%
  3.6%5.6%
  0.2%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  3.1%3.2%
  31.7%18.4%
 
  53.4%49.8%
  51.5%48.0%
  1.9%1.8%
  46.6%50.2%
  31.0%33.8%
  8.9%10.8%
  6.7%5.6%
 
  2.522.6
  1,955.0124,010,992.0
  1,357.080,755,759.0
  38.3%30.5%
  34.9%42.9%
  598.043,255,233.0
  19.2%15.8%
  7.7%10.8%
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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Okeechobee since 1985. It is a good place to raise kids due to lower crime rates, however, children-related activities are few and far between, unless  More

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Over 15 years ago

It was named for the Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for Hitchiti words oka (water) and chobi (big). I grew up in Okeechobee County in the 70's, I still love  More

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Over 16 years ago

This town has such a crazy name. I cant even pronounce it and i live  More

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