Okeechobee County, FL — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,288
Per Capita Income
$27,836
Poverty Rate
19.0%
SNAP Recipients
18.1%
Gini Index
0.461
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.2%
$25K–$50K26.8%
$50K–$75K19.8%
$75K–$100K11.4%
$100K–$150K12.3%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Okeechobee County, FL is $52,288 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,836. 19.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.461 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).