Okeechobee Metro Area
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Okeechobee Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
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Okeechobee Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 35,910
- Land Area (2000): 2,004.504 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 304.662 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 15,504
Okeechobee Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 41,288 | 57.16% |
Rural, Farm | 1,248 | 1.73% |
Rural, Non-farm | 29,700 | 41.12% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Okeechobee Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Okeechobee Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 13,763 | 12,597 | 1,166 | 8.47% | 85 |
1991 | 14,484 | 13,102 | 1,381 | 9.54% | 95 |
1992 | 14,818 | 13,061 | 1,756 | 11.85% | 119 |
1993 | 15,352 | 13,771 | 1,581 | 10.30% | 103 |
1994 | 15,400 | 13,649 | 1,752 | 11.37% | 114 |
1995 | 15,852 | 14,296 | 1,556 | 9.82% | 98 |
1996 | 17,636 | 15,904 | 1,732 | 9.82% | 98 |
1997 | 17,445 | 15,914 | 1,531 | 8.77% | 88 |
1998 | 16,812 | 15,370 | 1,443 | 8.58% | 86 |
1999 | 16,504 | 15,208 | 1,296 | 7.85% | 78 |
2000 | 15,662 | 14,823 | 839 | 5.36% | 54 |
2001 | 15,574 | 14,617 | 956 | 6.14% | 61 |
2002 | 16,154 | 15,051 | 1,103 | 6.83% | 68 |
2003 | 16,198 | 15,127 | 1,071 | 6.61% | 66 |
2004 | 16,100 | 15,111 | 989 | 6.15% | 62 |
2005 | 16,872 | 16,048 | 824 | 4.89% | 49 |
2006 | 17,159 | 16,427 | 732 | 4.27% | 43 |
2007 | 17,268 | 16,348 | 920 | 5.33% | 53 |
2008 | 18,064 | 16,764 | 1,301 | 7.20% | 72 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 17,688 | 16,690 | 998 | 5.64% | 56 |
Feb 2008 | 17,734 | 16,798 | 936 | 5.28% | 53 |
Mar 2008 | 17,834 | 16,843 | 991 | 5.56% | 56 |
Apr 2008 | 17,759 | 16,810 | 949 | 5.34% | 53 |
May 2008 | 18,018 | 16,873 | 1,145 | 6.35% | 64 |
Jun 2008 | 17,948 | 16,619 | 1,329 | 7.40% | 74 |
Jul 2008 | 18,272 | 16,594 | 1,678 | 9.18% | 92 |
Aug 2008 | 18,609 | 16,774 | 1,835 | 9.86% | 99 |
Sep 2008 | 18,718 | 16,874 | 1,844 | 9.85% | 99 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Okeechobee Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 4,120 | 25.39% |
2. | Construction | 2,498 | 15.40% |
3. | Public Administration | 1,210 | 7.46% |
4. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 874 | 5.39% |
5. | Repair and Maintenance | 634 | 3.91% |
6. | Accommodation and Food Services | 620 | 3.82% |
7. | Truck Transportation | 618 | 3.81% |
8. | Food and Beverage Stores | 476 | 2.93% |
9. | Educational Services | 410 | 2.53% |
10. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 374 | 2.30% |
11. | Food Manufacturing | 368 | 2.27% |
12. | Utilities | 324 | 2.00% |
13. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 284 | 1.75% |
14. | Health Care | 268 | 1.65% |
15. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 216 | 1.33% |
16. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 180 | 1.11% |
17. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 160 | 0.99% |
18. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 146 | 0.90% |
19. | Department and Other General Stores | 146 | 0.90% |
20. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 140 | 0.86% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 1,980 | 16.35% |
2. | Health Care | 1,658 | 13.69% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1,136 | 9.38% |
4. | Public Administration | 898 | 7.41% |
5. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 792 | 6.54% |
6. | Food and Beverage Stores | 638 | 5.27% |
7. | Social Assistance | 574 | 4.74% |
8. | Department and Other General Stores | 484 | 4.00% |
9. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 452 | 3.73% |
10. | Finance and Insurance | 414 | 3.42% |
11. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 304 | 2.51% |
12. | Personal and Laundry Services | 252 | 2.08% |
13. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 216 | 1.78% |
14. | Construction | 206 | 1.70% |
15. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 180 | 1.49% |
16. | Truck Transportation | 148 | 1.22% |
17. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 136 | 1.12% |
18. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 114 | 0.94% |
19. | Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliances | 86 | 0.71% |
20. | U.S. Postal Service | 86 | 0.71% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agricultural Workers | 2,760 | 17.01% |
2. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 978 | 6.03% |
3. | Vehicle Mechanics | 926 | 5.71% |
4. | Other Construction Trades | 922 | 5.68% |
5. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 918 | 5.66% |
6. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 860 | 5.30% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 572 | 3.53% |
8. | Other Production Occupations | 442 | 2.72% |
9. | Law Enforcement Workers | 438 | 2.70% |
10. | Other Material Moving Workers | 420 | 2.59% |
11. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 420 | 2.59% |
12. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 396 | 2.44% |
13. | Farmers and Farm Managers | 358 | 2.21% |
14. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 332 | 2.05% |
15. | Carpenters | 326 | 2.01% |
16. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 316 | 1.95% |
17. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 294 | 1.81% |
18. | Construction Laborers | 240 | 1.48% |
19. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 214 | 1.32% |
20. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 208 | 1.28% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Secretaries and Admins | 810 | 6.69% |
2. | Cashiers | 722 | 5.96% |
3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 684 | 5.65% |
4. | Other Office and Admin Support | 588 | 4.85% |
5. | Agricultural Workers | 538 | 4.44% |
6. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 516 | 4.26% |
7. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 510 | 4.21% |
8. | Other Management Occupations | 426 | 3.52% |
9. | Waiters and Waitresses | 408 | 3.37% |
10. | Child Care Workers | 398 | 3.29% |
11. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 362 | 2.99% |
12. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 352 | 2.91% |
13. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 344 | 2.84% |
14. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 330 | 2.72% |
15. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 330 | 2.72% |
16. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 320 | 2.64% |
17. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 316 | 2.61% |
18. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 290 | 2.39% |
19. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 272 | 2.25% |
20. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 250 | 2.06% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 26,670 | 47.17% |
15-35 hours | 5,028 | 8.89% |
1-14 hours | 947 | 1.67% |
No regular hours | 23,895 | 42.26% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 1,261 | 4.67% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 2,022 | 7.49% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 2,282 | 8.45% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 3,734 | 13.83% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 2,984 | 11.06% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 3,140 | 11.63% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 3,951 | 14.64% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 2,293 | 8.50% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 896 | 3.32% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 541 | 2.00% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 374 | 1.39% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 152 | 0.56% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 1,687 | 6.25% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 1,675 | 6.21% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 951 | 3.52% |
5-9 | 4,163 | 15.42% |
10-14 | 5,056 | 18.73% |
15-19 | 3,832 | 14.20% |
20-24 | 2,271 | 8.41% |
25-29 | 1,124 | 4.16% |
30-34 | 2,453 | 9.09% |
35-39 | 472 | 1.75% |
40-44 | 628 | 2.33% |
45-59 | 1,970 | 7.30% |
60-89 | 2,782 | 10.31% |
At least 90 | 1,290 | 4.78% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 88 | 0.33% | 17,309 | 64.13% |
30-44 | 200 | 0.74% | 3,353 | 12.42% |
45-59 | 256 | 0.95% | 1,714 | 6.35% |
At least 60 | 400 | 1.48% | 3,672 | 13.60% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 62 | 0.22% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 6,309 | 22.85% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 18,717 | 67.79% |
Motorcycle | 14 | 0.05% |
Other | 472 | 1.71% |
Public transportation | 944 | 3.42% |
Walked | 474 | 1.72% |
Worked at home | 618 | 2.24% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Okeechobee Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 25,228 (67,610 people)
Families (2000): 18,336 (56,462 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 5,554
People at same address in 1995: 34,753
Okeechobee Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 2,877 | 11.33% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 2,182 | 8.59% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 2,483 | 9.78% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 2,480 | 9.77% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 2,475 | 9.75% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 1,840 | 7.25% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 1,618 | 6.37% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 1,494 | 5.88% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 1,288 | 5.07% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 1,867 | 7.35% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 2,177 | 8.57% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 1,260 | 4.96% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 748 | 2.95% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 190 | 0.75% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 200 | 0.79% |
$200,000 or more | 214 | 0.84% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 2,703 | 21.46% |
Family, 2 people | 4,156 | 33.00% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 638 | 5.07% |
Family, 3 people | 1,834 | 14.56% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 97 | 0.77% |
Family, 4 people | 1,525 | 12.11% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 56 | 0.44% |
Family, 5 people | 816 | 6.48% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 32 | 0.25% |
Family, 6 people | 356 | 2.83% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 24 | 0.19% |
Family, 7 or more people | 335 | 2.66% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 21 | 0.17% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 17,820 | 27.51% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 6,519 | 10.06% |
Public Assistance | 976 | 1.51% |
Retirement | 5,126 | 7.91% |
Self Employment | 2,884 | 4.45% |
Social Security | 9,615 | 14.84% |
Supplemental Security | 1,298 | 2.00% |
Wage / Salary | 16,814 | 25.95% |
Other | 3,736 | 5.77% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 8,857 | 61.29% |
With children under 18 | 5,594 | 38.71% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 3,516 | 11.34% |
Married | 17,792 | 57.38% |
Never Married | 8,485 | 27.36% |
Widowed | 1,216 | 3.92% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 2,978 | 11.23% |
Married | 15,845 | 59.75% |
Never Married | 4,309 | 16.25% |
Widowed | 3,385 | 12.77% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Okeechobee Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Okeechobee Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 8,063 | 14.91% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 12,247 | 22.64% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 17,828 | 32.96% |
Some college, no degree | 9,394 | 17.37% |
Associate degree | 2,192 | 4.05% |
Bachelors degree | 3,011 | 5.57% |
Graduate or professional degree | 1,349 | 2.49% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 755 | 2.10% | 228 | 0.63% | 983 | 2.74% |
Kindergarten | 770 | 2.14% | 68 | 0.19% | 838 | 2.33% |
Grades 1-4 | 3,982 | 11.09% | 102 | 0.28% | 4,084 | 11.37% |
Grades 5-8 | 4,288 | 11.94% | 70 | 0.19% | 4,358 | 12.14% |
Grades 9-12 | 4,420 | 12.31% | 160 | 0.45% | 4,580 | 12.75% |
Undergrad college | 1,808 | 5.03% | 279 | 0.78% | 2,087 | 5.81% |
Graduate or professional school | 128 | 0.36% | 88 | 0.25% | 216 | 0.60% |
Total | 16,151 | 44.98% | 995 | 2.77% | 17,146 | 47.75% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Okeechobee Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Okeechobee Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2003 | 93 | 73 |
2004 | 109 | 62 |
Okeechobee Metro Area Business Lawyers provide services for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, contracts, franchising and business litigation. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Okeechobee Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Okeechobee Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 56,859 | 83.99% |
Below Poverty Level | 10,835 | 16.01% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Okeechobee Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 1,482
Okeechobee Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Okeechobee Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Okeechobee Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 4,715 | 13.13% |
10-19 Years | 5,406 | 15.05% |
20-29 Years | 4,618 | 12.86% |
30-39 Years | 4,911 | 13.68% |
40-49 Years | 4,621 | 12.87% |
50-59 Years | 3,887 | 10.82% |
60-69 Years | 3,631 | 10.11% |
70-79 Years | 2,929 | 8.16% |
80-89 Years | 1,044 | 2.91% |
90+ Years | 148 | 0.41% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 19,245 | 53.59% |
Female | 16,665 | 46.41% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 25,699 | 71.57% |
Hispanic/Latino | 6,684 | 18.61% |
African-American | 2,796 | 7.79% |
Multiracial | 317 | 0.88% |
Asian | 228 | 0.63% |
Amerindian | 148 | 0.41% |
Other Race | 24 | 0.07% |
Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.04% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 9,562 | 22.03% |
2. | Irish | 8,059 | 18.56% |
3. | German | 7,408 | 17.06% |
4. | English | 6,989 | 16.10% |
5. | Italian | 1,980 | 4.56% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 1,924 | 4.43% |
7. | Scottish | 1,006 | 2.32% |
8. | Scotch Irish | 989 | 2.28% |
9. | Dutch | 880 | 2.03% |
10. | Polish | 512 | 1.18% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 54,604 | 80.86% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 11,583 | 17.15% |
3. | French | 210 | 0.31% |
4. | German | 188 | 0.28% |
5. | Italian | 180 | 0.27% |
6. | Urdu | 152 | 0.23% |
7. | Arabic | 124 | 0.18% |
8. | Gujarathi | 90 | 0.13% |
9. | French Creole | 82 | 0.12% |
10. | Other Indic | 72 | 0.11% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 63,955 | 88.54% |
Naturalized immigrant | 2,108 | 2.92% |
Not a citizen | 6,173 | 8.55% |
Okeechobee Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Okeechobee Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Okeechobee Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Okeechobee County |
Okeechobee Metro Area Cities Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Cypress Quarters | Okeechobee | |
North Okeechobee | Taylor Creek |