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Okeechobee Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 23,156
- Land Area (2000): 313.560 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 290.289 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 5,515 | 2003 | 5,598 | 2005 | 5,915 |
2002 | 5,622 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 6,000 |
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Houses (2000): 9,874
Okeechobee Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 15,350 | 66.26% |
Rural, Farm | 132 | 0.57% |
Rural, Non-farm | 7,686 | 33.18% |
Okeechobee 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 Employment Information Back to top
Okeechobee Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 1,523 | 27.21% |
2. | Construction | 807 | 14.42% |
3. | Public Administration | 380 | 6.79% |
4. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 307 | 5.49% |
5. | Truck Transportation | 212 | 3.79% |
6. | Accommodation and Food Services | 208 | 3.72% |
7. | Food and Beverage Stores | 206 | 3.68% |
8. | Repair and Maintenance | 200 | 3.57% |
9. | Educational Services | 149 | 2.66% |
10. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 149 | 2.66% |
11. | Food Manufacturing | 138 | 2.47% |
12. | Health Care | 111 | 1.98% |
13. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 106 | 1.89% |
14. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 94 | 1.68% |
15. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 72 | 1.29% |
16. | Utilities | 67 | 1.20% |
17. | Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliances | 60 | 1.07% |
18. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 54 | 0.96% |
19. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 48 | 0.86% |
20. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 39 | 0.70% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 665 | 16.17% |
2. | Health Care | 511 | 12.42% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 408 | 9.92% |
4. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 322 | 7.83% |
5. | Food and Beverage Stores | 278 | 6.76% |
6. | Public Administration | 238 | 5.79% |
7. | Social Assistance | 183 | 4.45% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 145 | 3.53% |
9. | Finance and Insurance | 142 | 3.45% |
10. | Department and Other General Stores | 137 | 3.33% |
11. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 117 | 2.84% |
12. | Personal and Laundry Services | 86 | 2.09% |
13. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 84 | 2.04% |
14. | Construction | 83 | 2.02% |
15. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 68 | 1.65% |
16. | Groceries and Related Products, Wholesale | 49 | 1.19% |
17. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 49 | 1.19% |
18. | Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliances | 43 | 1.05% |
19. | Gasoline Stations | 36 | 0.88% |
20. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 36 | 0.88% |
Okeechobee Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Agricultural Workers | 1,068 | 19.08% |
2. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 382 | 6.83% |
3. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 336 | 6.00% |
4. | Other Construction Trades | 277 | 4.95% |
5. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 270 | 4.82% |
6. | Vehicle Mechanics | 248 | 4.43% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 187 | 3.34% |
8. | Law Enforcement Workers | 166 | 2.97% |
9. | Other Production Occupations | 153 | 2.73% |
10. | Other Material Moving Workers | 142 | 2.54% |
11. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 138 | 2.47% |
12. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 133 | 2.38% |
13. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 132 | 2.36% |
14. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 128 | 2.29% |
15. | Carpenters | 108 | 1.93% |
16. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 107 | 1.91% |
17. | Construction Laborers | 96 | 1.72% |
18. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 93 | 1.66% |
19. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 75 | 1.34% |
20. | Farmers and Farm Managers | 72 | 1.29% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Cashiers | 268 | 6.52% |
2. | Agricultural Workers | 239 | 5.81% |
3. | Secretaries and Admins | 232 | 5.64% |
4. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 196 | 4.77% |
5. | Other Office and Admin Support | 175 | 4.25% |
6. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 175 | 4.25% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 163 | 3.96% |
8. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 162 | 3.94% |
9. | Child Care Workers | 146 | 3.55% |
10. | Waiters and Waitresses | 145 | 3.53% |
11. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 141 | 3.43% |
12. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 129 | 3.14% |
13. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 126 | 3.06% |
14. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 122 | 2.97% |
15. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 121 | 2.94% |
16. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 119 | 2.89% |
17. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 109 | 2.65% |
18. | Other Food Preparation and Servers | 101 | 2.46% |
19. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 95 | 2.31% |
20. | Other Healthcare Support | 79 | 1.92% |
Okeechobee Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 8,779 | 49.95% |
15-35 hours | 1,736 | 9.88% |
1-14 hours | 319 | 1.82% |
No regular hours | 6,740 | 38.35% |
Okeechobee Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 437 | 4.76% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 684 | 7.44% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 988 | 10.75% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 1,181 | 12.85% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 943 | 10.26% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 981 | 10.68% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,347 | 14.66% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 871 | 9.48% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 301 | 3.28% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 184 | 2.00% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 126 | 1.37% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 26 | 0.28% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 552 | 6.01% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 568 | 6.18% |
Okeechobee Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 341 | 3.71% |
5-9 | 1,377 | 14.99% |
10-14 | 1,840 | 20.02% |
15-19 | 1,208 | 13.15% |
20-24 | 747 | 8.13% |
25-29 | 382 | 4.16% |
30-34 | 849 | 9.24% |
35-39 | 139 | 1.51% |
40-44 | 244 | 2.66% |
45-59 | 651 | 7.08% |
60-89 | 923 | 10.04% |
At least 90 | 488 | 5.31% |
Okeechobee Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 29 | 0.32% | 5,866 | 63.84% |
30-44 | 100 | 1.09% | 1,132 | 12.32% |
45-59 | 128 | 1.39% | 523 | 5.69% |
At least 60 | 194 | 2.11% | 1,217 | 13.24% |
Okeechobee Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 24 | 0.26% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 2,413 | 25.64% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 6,043 | 64.22% |
Motorcycle | 7 | 0.07% |
Other | 152 | 1.62% |
Public transportation | 451 | 4.79% |
Walked | 99 | 1.05% |
Worked at home | 221 | 2.35% |
Okeechobee 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 Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 8,030 (22,680 people)
Families (2000): 5,957 (19,087 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,831
People at same address in 1995: 10,725
Okeechobee Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 923 | 11.49% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 711 | 8.85% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 648 | 8.07% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 769 | 9.58% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 770 | 9.59% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 589 | 7.33% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 559 | 6.96% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 453 | 5.64% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 497 | 6.19% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 586 | 7.30% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 676 | 8.42% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 414 | 5.16% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 243 | 3.03% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 45 | 0.56% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 64 | 0.80% |
$200,000 or more | 83 | 1.03% |
Okeechobee Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,661 | 20.46% |
Family, 2 people | 2,509 | 30.91% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 429 | 5.29% |
Family, 3 people | 1,217 | 14.99% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 69 | 0.85% |
Family, 4 people | 1,037 | 12.78% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 47 | 0.58% |
Family, 5 people | 554 | 6.83% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 28 | 0.34% |
Family, 6 people | 261 | 3.22% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 17 | 0.21% |
Family, 7 or more people | 268 | 3.30% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 20 | 0.25% |
Okeechobee Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 5,855 | 28.45% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 1,869 | 9.08% |
Public Assistance | 384 | 1.87% |
Retirement | 1,536 | 7.46% |
Self Employment | 937 | 4.55% |
Social Security | 2,901 | 14.09% |
Supplemental Security | 395 | 1.92% |
Wage / Salary | 5,556 | 26.99% |
Other | 1,149 | 5.58% |
Okeechobee Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 2,687 | 58.01% |
With children under 18 | 1,945 | 41.99% |
Okeechobee Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 882 | 9.60% |
Married | 5,531 | 60.20% |
Never Married | 2,481 | 27.01% |
Widowed | 293 | 3.19% |
Okeechobee Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,058 | 12.20% |
Married | 5,076 | 58.51% |
Never Married | 1,470 | 16.95% |
Widowed | 1,071 | 12.35% |
Okeechobee 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 Education Information Back to top
Okeechobee Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 2,950 | 17.60% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 3,717 | 22.17% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 5,246 | 31.29% |
Some college, no degree | 2,804 | 16.73% |
Associate degree | 596 | 3.56% |
Bachelors degree | 939 | 5.60% |
Graduate or professional degree | 512 | 3.05% |
Okeechobee Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 212 | 0.92% | 82 | 0.35% | 294 | 1.27% |
Kindergarten | 295 | 1.27% | 22 | 0.10% | 317 | 1.37% |
Grades 1-4 | 1,438 | 6.21% | 31 | 0.13% | 1,469 | 6.34% |
Grades 5-8 | 1,459 | 6.30% | 35 | 0.15% | 1,494 | 6.45% |
Grades 9-12 | 1,365 | 5.89% | 10 | 0.04% | 1,375 | 5.94% |
Undergrad college | 578 | 2.50% | 66 | 0.29% | 644 | 2.78% |
Graduate or professional school | 41 | 0.18% | 44 | 0.19% | 85 | 0.37% |
Total | 5,388 | 23.27% | 290 | 1.25% | 5,678 | 24.52% |
Okeechobee 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 Public Benefits Information Back to top
Okeechobee Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 18,797 | 83.47% |
Below Poverty Level | 3,722 | 16.53% |
Okeechobee 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 Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 213
Okeechobee Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 2.176 | 0.181 | 0.000 | 0.907 | 3.264 | 0.181 | 6.165 | 55.666 | 0.907 | 62.919 |
2002 | 2.134 | 0.178 | 0.000 | 4.803 | 7.115 | 0.178 | 9.605 | 53.362 | 2.846 | 65.991 |
2003 | 5.002 | 1.072 | 0.000 | 2.322 | 8.396 | 0.179 | 11.433 | 67.524 | 3.037 | 81.994 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 5.748 | 0.169 | 0.000 | 1.183 | 7.101 | 0.000 | 9.637 | 44.801 | 3.719 | 58.157 |
2006 | 3.833 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 3.000 | 7.167 | 0.333 | 9.833 | 40.000 | 2.167 | 52.000 |
2007 | 3.161 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.499 | 3.661 | 0.000 | 6.656 | 38.103 | 3.993 | 48.752 |
Okeechobee Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 6 | 20 |
2005 | 6 | 20 |
2006 | 9 | 20 |
2007 | 6 | 20 |
Okeechobee Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2001 | 365 |
2002 | 411 |
Okeechobee 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 Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Okeechobee Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 3,375 | 14.58% |
10-19 Years | 3,571 | 15.42% |
20-29 Years | 3,121 | 13.48% |
30-39 Years | 3,102 | 13.40% |
40-49 Years | 2,867 | 12.38% |
50-59 Years | 2,322 | 10.03% |
60-69 Years | 2,176 | 9.40% |
70-79 Years | 1,835 | 7.92% |
80-89 Years | 686 | 2.96% |
90+ Years | 101 | 0.44% |
Okeechobee Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 11,960 | 51.65% |
Female | 11,196 | 48.35% |
Okeechobee Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 16,265 | 70.24% |
Hispanic/Latino | 5,393 | 23.29% |
African-American | 1,008 | 4.35% |
Multiracial | 185 | 0.80% |
Asian | 182 | 0.79% |
Amerindian | 99 | 0.43% |
Other Race | 14 | 0.06% |
Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.04% |
Okeechobee Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 3,273 | 24.27% |
2. | Irish | 2,504 | 18.57% |
3. | English | 2,218 | 16.45% |
4. | German | 2,212 | 16.40% |
5. | Italian | 582 | 4.32% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 514 | 3.81% |
7. | Scottish | 323 | 2.39% |
8. | Scotch Irish | 290 | 2.15% |
9. | Dutch | 286 | 2.12% |
10. | Polish | 175 | 1.30% |
Okeechobee Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 16,260 | 76.01% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 4,652 | 21.75% |
3. | French | 77 | 0.36% |
4. | Urdu | 76 | 0.36% |
5. | German | 55 | 0.26% |
6. | Italian | 54 | 0.25% |
7. | Gujarathi | 45 | 0.21% |
8. | French Creole | 41 | 0.19% |
9. | Other Indic | 36 | 0.17% |
10. | Other Indo European | 20 | 0.09% |
Okeechobee Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 19,819 | 85.54% |
Naturalized immigrant | 744 | 3.21% |
Not a citizen | 2,605 | 11.24% |
Okeechobee 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 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 Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
34972 | 34973 | 34974 |