Okeechobee County, Florida
Okeechobee County: County in Florida, United States
About
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 109 years ago in 1915.
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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% |
Named for : | Lake Okeechobee |
Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
Capital : | Okeechobee |
Establishment : | May 05, 1915 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 00:38:32 (27th July 2024) |
Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 5.44% (2010-2020) |
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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.
Okeechobee County map
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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County has 7 neighbours.
- Glades County county in Florida, United States of America
- Hendry County county in Florida, United States of America
- Highlands County county in Florida, United States of America
- Indian River County county in Florida, United States of America
- Osceola County county in Florida, United States
- Palm Beach County county in Florida, United States of America
- Saint Lucie County county in Florida, United States of America
- 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 |
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |