Okemah
City in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma
Okemah is a city in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, with 3,074 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 909 ft (277 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Castle, 5.8 miles NW.
- 3,074residents (2020 Census)
- 909 ftelevation · 277 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 991 / sq mipopulation density
- 74859ZIP code
About Okemah
Okemah ( or ) is the largest city in and the county seat of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is the birthplace of folk music legend Woody Guthrie. Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, a federally recognized Muscogee Indian tribe, is headquartered in Okemah. The population was 3,078 at the 2020 census, a 6.1 percent decline from 3,223 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Okemah
- Median household income
- $32,386
- Median home value
- $79,300
- Median rent
- $726/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Okemah had 3,074 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,074 |
|---|---|
| Density | 991 per sq mi (383 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Okemah at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Okfuskee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,074 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.10 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4293° N, 96.3003° W |
| ZIP code | 74859 |
| Official website | okemahok.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4054200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Okemah
- Castle5.8 mi NW
- Bearden6.7 mi SW
- Clearview6.7 mi E
- IXL8.4 mi NW
- Cromwell10.9 mi SW
- Boley10.9 mi W
- Weleetka11.1 mi SE
- Wetumka13.5 mi S
- Bryant13.6 mi E
- Welty15.2 mi NW
- Paden16.0 mi W
- Henryetta17.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Okemah
What county is Okemah in?
Okemah is in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Okemah, OK?
3,074 people lived in Okemah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Okemah, OK?
The ZIP code of Okemah is 74859.
What is the elevation of Okemah?
909 feet (277 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Okemah?
Castle (5.8 mi), Bearden (6.7 mi), Clearview (6.7 mi), IXL (8.4 mi), Cromwell (10.9 mi).
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