Okemah, OK is a vibrant small town with a population of 3,113 people and a population density of 1,206 people per square mile. Located in beautiful Okfuskee County, Okemah is home to many wonderful businesses, outdoor activities and organizations. Local businesses include the Okemah Diner & Grill, the City Drug Store and Moore's Menswear. There are also plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy year-round such as fishing on Lake Okemah, camping in Indian Nation Park or visiting the historic Standing Bear Monument. For those who want to get involved in community events there are several local organizations including the Okemah Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club of Okemah and Friends of Okemah Library. Sports lovers can enjoy watching football games at the Eagle Stadium or basketball games at the OHS Gymnasium. No matter what your interests are, there is something for everyone in Okemah!
The population in Okemah is 3,113. There are 1,231 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Okemah is 35, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Okemah is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Okemah
- 43.1% are married
- 20.1% are divorced
- 24.7% are married with children
- 34.5% have children, but are single
Race in Okemah
- 60.9% are White
- 3.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 17.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 12.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander