Okeechobee County, Florida
Okeechobee County: county in Florida, United States
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Okeechobee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 39,996 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,297 inhabitants. Its county seat is Okeechobee. The county was created 110 years ago in 1915.
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Okeechobee County at a glance
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OkeechobeePopulation 5,662
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Quick Facts about Okeechobee County
| Population | 42,297 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| Area | 2309 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 13.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 86.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27.3863,-80.8886 |
| Named for | Lake Okeechobee |
| Altitude | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Capital | Okeechobee |
| Establishment | May 08, 1915 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:03:31 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Okeechobee County is located at 27°23'11"N 80°53'19"W (27.3862900, -80.8885800). It has 7 neighbors: Glades County, Hendry County, Highlands County, Indian River County, Osceola County, Palm Beach County and Saint Lucie County.
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The largest city of Okeechobee County is Okeechobee with a population of 5,662. . See all Okeechobee County cities & populated places.
Okeechobee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Okeechobee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Okeechobee | 5,662 | City in Okeechobee County, Florida, United States |
| Taylor Creek | 4,348 | Census-designated place in Okeechobee County, Florida |
| Cypress Quarters | 1,215 | Census designated place |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Okeechobee County
Official Website- Okeechobee
Demographics
The population of Okeechobee County increased by 5.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39,996 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,869 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,710 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,482 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,569 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,854 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,769 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,275 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,654 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,168 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,297 | 0.3% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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