Muskogee County, Oklahoma
Encyclopedia
Muskogee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma
. As of 2010, the population was 70,990. Its county seat
is Muskogee
.
of the County is Muskogee, Oklahoma
. All elected officials and county services are headquartered there.
There were 26,458 households, of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.80% were married couples living together, 13.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals; 12.30% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51, and the average family size was 3.03.
The age distribution of the population was 25.90% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.90 males.
The median income of households in the county was $28,438, and the median income per family was $34,793. Males had a median income of $28,670 versus $20,457 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,828. About 14.10% of families and 17.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.00% of those under age 18 and 14.70% of those age 65 or over.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. As of 2010, the population was 70,990. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Muskogee
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee is a city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is the county seat of Muskogee County, and home to Bacone College. The population was 38,310 at the 2000 census, making it the eleventh-largest city in Oklahoma....
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Government
The county seatCounty seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of the County is Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee is a city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is the county seat of Muskogee County, and home to Bacone College. The population was 38,310 at the 2000 census, making it the eleventh-largest city in Oklahoma....
. All elected officials and county services are headquartered there.
| Office | Current Officer | Since | Party |
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| County Commissioner - District 1 | Gene Wallace | 2003 | Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
| County Commissioner - District 2 | Stephen Wright | 2009 | Democratic |
| County Commissioner - District 3 | Dexter Payne | 1999 | Democratic |
| County Sheriff | Charles Pearson | 2001 | Democratic |
| County Clerk | Karen Anderson | 1996 | Democratic |
| County Treasurer | Glenn Scott | Democratic | |
| County Assessor | Dan Ashwood | Democratic | |
| District Attorney District attorney In many jurisdictions in the United States, a District Attorney is an elected or appointed government official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses. The district attorney is the highest officeholder in the jurisdiction's legal department and supervises a staff of... |
Larry Moore | 2007 | Democratic |
| District Court Clerk | Paula Sexton | Democratic |
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,173 km² (839 mi²). 2,108 km² (814 mi²) is land and 65 km² (25 mi²) (3%) is water.Major highways
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 State Highway 2State Highway 2 (Oklahoma) State Highway 2, abbreviated SH-2 or OK-2, is a designation for two distinct highways maintained by the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Though they were once connected, the middle section of highway was concurrent with three different U.S. highways, so the middle section was decommissioned for reasons of...  State Highway 10State Highway 10 (Oklahoma) State Highway 10 is a state highway in northeastern Oklahoma. It makes a 235.5 mile crescent through the northeast corner of the state, running from State Highway 99 in Osage County to Interstate 40 near Gore. It has two lettered spur routes.SH-10 first appeared as part of the original highway...  State Highway 16State Highway 16 (Oklahoma) State Highway 16 is a state highway in Oklahoma. It runs in an irregular 99.2-mile west-to-east pattern through the northeastern part of the state, running from SH-33 at Drumright to SH-51 at Wagoner...  State Highway 72Muskogee Turnpike -Route description:Opened in 1969, the 53-mile route begins at the Broken Arrow Expressway southeast of Tulsa, near an intersection with the Creek Turnpike. The Turnpike ends at Interstate 40 west of Webbers Falls. There are two toll collection plazas located along the length of the Muskogee... |
Interstate 40
U.S. Highway 62
U.S. Highway 64
U.S. Highway 69Adjacent counties
- Wagoner CountyWagoner County, OklahomaWagoner County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2010, the population was 73,085. Its county seat is Wagoner.-Early History:The area of Wagoner County was settled by the Creek after their forced removal in Alabama in the 1820's...
(north) - Cherokee CountyCherokee County, OklahomaCherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 42,521. Its county seat is Tahlequah.Cherokee County was established in 1907.-Geography:...
(northeast) - Sequoyah CountySequoyah County, OklahomaSequoyah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is part of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 38,972. Its county seat is Sallisaw.-History:...
(east) - Haskell CountyHaskell County, OklahomaHaskell County is a county located in the southeast quadrant of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 11,792. Its county seat is Stigler. The county is named in honor of Charles N. Haskell, who was the first governor of Oklahoma....
(southeast) - McIntosh CountyMcIntosh County, OklahomaMcIntosh County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 19,456. Its county seat is Eufaula.-Geography:...
(southwest) - Okmulgee CountyOkmulgee County, OklahomaOkmulgee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. As of 2000, the population was 39,685. Its county seat is Okmulgee.-Geography:According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,819 km²...
(west) - Tulsa County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 69,451 people, 26,458 households, and 18,467 families residing in the county. The population density was 33/km² (85/mi²). There were 29,575 housing units at an average density of 14/km² (36/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 63.73% White, 13.16% Black or African American, 14.88% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.19% other races, and 6.43% from two or more races. 2.67% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 26,458 households, of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.80% were married couples living together, 13.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals; 12.30% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51, and the average family size was 3.03.
The age distribution of the population was 25.90% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.90 males.
The median income of households in the county was $28,438, and the median income per family was $34,793. Males had a median income of $28,670 versus $20,457 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,828. About 14.10% of families and 17.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.00% of those under age 18 and 14.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Muskogee, Oklahoma Muskogee is a city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is the county seat of Muskogee County, and home to Bacone College. The population was 38,310 at the 2000 census, making it the eleventh-largest city in Oklahoma.... Oktaha, Oklahoma Oktaha is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 327 at the 2000 census. The town's former mayor is Jordan S. Stevens... Porum, Oklahoma Porum is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 725 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Porum is located at .... River Bottom, Oklahoma River Bottom is a census-designated place in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 265 at the 2000 census.-Geography:River Bottom is located at .... Sand Hills, Oklahoma Sand Hills is a census-designated place in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 422 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sand Hills is located at .... |
Simms, Oklahoma Simms is a census-designated place in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 295 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Simms is located at .... Sour John, Oklahoma Sour John is a census-designated place in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 61 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sour John is located at .... Summit, Oklahoma Summit is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 226 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Summit is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... Taft, Oklahoma Taft is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 349 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Taft is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... Wainwright, Oklahoma Wainwright is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 197 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wainwright is located at .... |
Warner, Oklahoma Warner is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,430 at the 2000 census. The town is also home to part of the Connors State College campus.-Geography:Warner is located at .... Webbers Falls, Oklahoma Webbers Falls is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 726 at the 2000 census. The name comes from a 7 foot falls in the Arkansas River, itself named in honor of Walter Webber, a Cherokee leader who lived there in the early 19th Century.-The I-40 Bridge Disaster:The... |
NRHP sites
The following sites in Muskogee County are listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
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Railway Exchange Building (Muskogee, Oklahoma) The Railroad Exchange Building in Muskogee, Oklahoma is one of five skyscraper buildings, ranging from five to ten stories tall, built in 1910-1912 and included in the Pre-Depression Muskogee Skyscrapers Thematic Resources study. The others are:... , Muskogee Severs Hotel (Muskogee, Oklahoma) The Severs Hotel in Muskogee, Oklahoma is one of five skyscraper buildings, ranging from five to ten stories tall, built in 1910-1912 and included in the Pre-Depression Muskogee Skyscrapers Thematic Resources study... , Muskogee St. Thomas Primitive Baptist Church St. Thomas Primitive Baptist Church is a historic church building in Summit, Oklahoma. The church was built in 1922 for the Primitive Baptist congregation and is the oldest surviving structure in Summit, a historically all-black town. It was built by Rev. L. W. Thomas. The building is a... , Summit Surety Building (Muskogee, Oklahoma) The Surety Building in Muskogee, Oklahoma is an eight story skyscraper built for the Southern Surety Company in 1910.It is one of five skyscraper buildings, ranging from five to ten stories tall, built in 1910-1912 and included in the Pre-Depression Muskogee Skyscrapers Thematic Resources study... , Muskogee A. C. Trumbo House The A.C. Trumbo House is a house in Muskogee, Oklahoma built in 1906 for Arthur C. Trumbo as a replica of one of Mark Twain's houses and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The plot was originally in Creek, Indian territory before it was incorporated in to Oklahoma in November 1907.... , Muskogee United States Post Office and Courthouse (Muskogee, Oklahoma) The United States Post Office and Courthouse, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, also known as the Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse, was built in 1915. It serves as a government office building and federal courthouse for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. It was listed on the... , Muskogee |